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Arbitman Family History

Arbitman 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: Reitman, Artman, Breitman, Kreitman, Roitman, Titman, Krizman, Aikman

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Where is the Arbitman family from?

You can see how Arbitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbitman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Arbitman families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Arbitman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arbitman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbitman 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 Arbitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arbitman. 24% of Arbitman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Arbitman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arbitman were Tailor and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Arbitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Arbitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbitman 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Arbitman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Arbitman. For the veterans among your Arbitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbitman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arbitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arbitman in 1962 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbitman 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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