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Artley Family History

Artley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hartley with loss of initial H-.

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


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Where is the Artley family from?

You can see how Artley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Artley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Artley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Artley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Artley families in 1891.
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What did your Artley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Artley. 43% of Artley men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Artley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Artley were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Stevedore H Wk
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Artley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artley 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Artley. 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 916 military records available for the last name Artley. For the veterans among your Artley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Artley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Artley in 1960 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artley 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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