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Artz Family History

Artz Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia) and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): patronymic from Art, a shortened form of the personal names Arn(d)t (see Arndt), Arend, or Arnout (see Arnold).

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German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Arzt ‘physician’.

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


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Where is the Artz family from?

You can see how Artz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Artz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Artz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Artz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Artz families in 1891.
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What did your Artz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Artz. 100% of Artz 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Artz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Artz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Artz. For the veterans among your Artz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Artz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Artz in 1946 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artz 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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