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Artlett Family History

Artlett Surname Meaning

see Hartlett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Artlett family from?

You can see how Artlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Artlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Artlett families living in Sussex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Artlett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Artlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Artlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Artlett. 90% of Artlett 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
    90%
  • Barmaid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Artlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artlett 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Artlett. 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 93 military records available for the last name Artlett. For the veterans among your Artlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artlett lifespan?

Average Artlett life expectancy in 1968 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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