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Arbgast Family History

Arbgast 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: Arbogast, August, Arras, Armbrust, Barbas, Abbasi, Gast, Angst, Rast

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Where is the Arbgast family from?

You can see how Arbgast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbgast family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Arbgast families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbgast's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arbgast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbgast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Arbgast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbgast 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arbgast. 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 8 military records available for the last name Arbgast. For the veterans among your Arbgast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbgast lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arbgast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arbgast in 1958 was 29, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbgast 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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