Arter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Arter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Arter family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 15
Independent 11
Labourer 11
Female Servant 10
Male Servant 7
Shoe Maker 4
Silk Weaver 3
Plasterer 3
Butcher 2
Pauper 2
Farmer 2
Blacksmith 2
Stuff Weaver 2
Watch Maker 1
Brick Layer 1
Jeweller 1
Journeyman Stone Mason 1
Mason 1
Porter 1
Painter 1
Harness Maker 1
Apprentice Baker 1
Post Boy 1
Caster 1
Glass Maker 1

Arter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Arter 100% 3,653
2 Router 50% 459
3 Reuter 50% 142
4 Ruter 60% 130
5 Rater 60% 113

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The surname Arter is the most popular version of all its varients

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