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Arft Name Meaning

North German: derivative of ancient Germanic arbi- ‘heritage’.

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


Similar surnames: Art, Arzt, Artz, Ort, Proft, Abt, Arno, Arntz, Arnt, Arlt

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Where is the Arft family from?

You can see how Arft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Arft families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Arft's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Arft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arft. 31% of Arft men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arft women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arft 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Arft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Arft. For the veterans among your Arft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arft lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Arft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Arft in 1955 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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