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Artois Family History

Artois 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: Artis, Martis, Aros, Antos, Bartos, Anthis, Harnois, Artrip, Aris

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Where is the Artois family from?

You can see how Artois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Artois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Artois families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Artois's in USA. New York had the highest population of Artois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Artois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artois 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Artois. 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 203 military records available for the last name Artois. For the veterans among your Artois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artois lifespan?

Average Artois life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artois 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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