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Arbeit Family History

Arbeit 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: Albert, Arber, Arnett, Garbett, Tarbet, Argent, Aubert, Abert, Breit

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Where is the Arbeit family from?

You can see how Arbeit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbeit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arbeit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Arbeit families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbeit's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arbeit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbeit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arbeit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arbeit. 32% of Arbeit men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Arbeit women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arbeit were Manager and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cashier
    14%

What Arbeit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Arbeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbeit 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Arbeit. 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 136 military records available for the last name Arbeit. For the veterans among your Arbeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbeit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arbeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Arbeit in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbeit 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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