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Arpin Name Meaning

French:: variant of Harpin ‘harper’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this (or of the variant Herpin ). from a Savoy dialect form of the adjective alpin ‘alpine’ hence a topographic name denoting a dweller in the Alps or from a Savoy variant of the Latin personal name Alpinus with the same meaning.

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


Similar surnames: Harpin, Sartin, Ardon, Carlin, Brin, Arkin, Alphin, Garin, Darin

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Where is the Arpin family from?

You can see how Arpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arpin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 343 Arpin families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Arpin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arpin families in 1911.
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What did your Arpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arpin. 43% of Arpin men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Arpin women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arpin were Laborer and Servante. .

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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
    43%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    34%
  • Tudiant
    23%
  • Mnagre
    23%
  • Servante
    23%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Arpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpin 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Arpin. 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 916 military records available for the last name Arpin. For the veterans among your Arpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Arpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Arpin in 1956 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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