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Arbachest Family History

Arbachest Surname 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: Erbacher, Armacost, Bachert, Bacher, Rachel, Marchese, Arbuthnot

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Where is the Arbachest family from?

You can see how Arbachest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbachest family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Arbachest families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbachest's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Arbachest families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Arbachest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbachest 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Arbachest. 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 military records available for the last name Arbachest. For the veterans among your Arbachest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbachest lifespan?

Average Arbachest life expectancy in 1993 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbachest ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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