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Arterton Family History

Arterton Surname Meaning

see Arthurton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arterton family from?

You can see how Arterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arterton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arterton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Arterton families living in Norfolk. This was about 96% of all the recorded Arterton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Arterton families in 1891.
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What did your Arterton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arterton. 91% of Arterton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Arterton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Arterton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arterton 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Arterton. 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 59 military records available for the last name Arterton. For the veterans among your Arterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arterton lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1982, in the United States, Arterton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Arterton in 1946 was 47, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arterton 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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