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Arter Family History

Arter Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Arthur the form being influenced perhaps by the Gaelic form of the personal name Artair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arter family from?

You can see how Arter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Arter families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Arter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arter families in 1891.
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What did your Arter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arter. 22% of Arter men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Arter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arter were Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    22%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    13%
  • Shepherd
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Arter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arter. For the veterans among your Arter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Arter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arter in 1950 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arter 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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