This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Artison family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Artison Family History

Artison 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: Arrison, Artis, Allison, Harmison, Arneson, Raison, Mattison

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Artison family from?

You can see how Artison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Artison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Artison families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Artison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Artison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Artison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Artison. 59% of Artison men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Artison | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Artison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Artison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Artison

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Artison. 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.

View all Artison immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Artison. For the veterans among your Artison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Artison military records

You've only scratched the surface of Artison family history

Discover More

What is the average Artison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Artison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Artison in 1966 was 54, and 22 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Artison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artison 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Artison family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial