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Arbakel Family History

Arbakel 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: Brakel, Baker, Drake, Babel, Brake, Rake, Abel, Abate, Aubel, Arundel

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Where is the Arbakel family from?

You can see how Arbakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbakel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Arbakel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbakel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arbakel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Arbakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbakel 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 Arbakel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arbakel. For the veterans among your Arbakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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