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Artus Family History

Artus Surname Meaning

French and German: from a medieval variant of the personal name Arthur. English: variant of Artis.

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


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Where is the Artus family from?

You can see how Artus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Artus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Artus families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Artus's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Artus families in 1891.
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What did your Artus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Artus. 43% of Artus men worked as an Incapacitated and 85% of Artus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Artus were Carpenter and Nil.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Nil
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Artus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artus 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Artus. 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 765 military records available for the last name Artus. For the veterans among your Artus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Artus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Artus in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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