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Artelt Family History

Artelt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bartelt, Martel, Hartell, Bartel, Arnett, Wartell, Axtell, Antell

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Where is the Artelt family from?

You can see how Artelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Artelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Artelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Artelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Artelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Artelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artelt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Artelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 512 military records available for the last name Artelt. For the veterans among your Artelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artelt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Artelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Artelt in 1971 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artelt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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