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Arbter Family History

Arbter 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, Arter, Alter, Barber, Achter, Carter, Prater, Garber, Abner

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Where is the Arbter family from?

You can see how Arbter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arbter family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arbter's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Arbter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbter 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 Arbter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbter. 100% of Arbter men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Arbter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Arbter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbter 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Arbter. 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 207 military records available for the last name Arbter. For the veterans among your Arbter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbter lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Arbter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arbter in 1983 was 81, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arbter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbter 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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