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Arton Family History

Arton Surname Meaning

see Ayrton. from Mac Artáin see McCartan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Arton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Arton families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Arton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arton families in 1911.
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What did your Arton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arton. 25% of Arton men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    13%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arton. 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 637 military records available for the last name Arton. For the veterans among your Arton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Arton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Arton in 1960 was 47, and 62 in 2002.

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