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Arbie Family History

Arbie Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arvie, Arabie, Marie, Albin, Arne, Abe, Barbe, Erie, Argue, Artis

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Where is the Arbie family from?

You can see how Arbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arbie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Arbie families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Arbie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arbie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arbie. 100% of Arbie men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Arbie women worked as a Modiste. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    100%
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Arbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbie 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Arbie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Arbie. For the veterans among your Arbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Arbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arbie in 1972 was 86, and 72 in 2003.

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