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Artis Name Meaning

English: habitational name from the French province of Artois from Anglo-Norman French Arteis (from Latin Atrebates the name of the local Gaulish tribe). French: from Old French artis ‘woodworm’ Old Occitan arta ‘moth’ possibly applied as a nickname for someone suffering from a wasting disease perhaps leprosy.

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


Similar surnames: Curtis, Annis, Artist, Marti, Aris, Martis, Dardis, Astin, Hartis

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You can see how Artis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Artis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Artis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Artis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Artis families in 1911.
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What did your Artis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Artis. 100% of Artis men worked as a Labourer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Artis. For the veterans among your Artis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Artis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Artis in 1949 was 39, and 66 in 2004.

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