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Arbet Family History

Arbet 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: Arber, Tarbet, Arnet, Albert, Harben, Garret, Barber, Arne, Abel, Abe

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Where is the Arbet family from?

You can see how Arbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Arbet family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arbet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbet 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 Arbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arbet. 43% of Arbet men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Arbet women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arbet were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Arbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Arbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbet 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Arbet. 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 20 military records available for the last name Arbet. For the veterans among your Arbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Arbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arbet in 1961 was 52, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbet 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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