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Arters Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Arthurs .

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


Similar surnames: Warters, Arther, Alters, Carter, Arter, Alteri, Harter, Darter

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Where is the Arters family from?

You can see how Arters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Arters families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Arters's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stack Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arters. 23% of Arters men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Arters women worked as a Stack Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arters were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stack Lady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arters 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Arters. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arters. For the veterans among your Arters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arters lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Arters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Arters in 1945 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

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