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Arpan Family History

Arpan 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: Arman, Arpin, Arian, Pan, Adrian, Apa, Arras, Organ, Bryan, Karman

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Where is the Arpan family from?

You can see how Arpan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arpan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Arpan families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Arpan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Arpan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arpan 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 Arpan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arpan. 34% of Arpan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Arpan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arpan were Rancher and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Rancher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Arpan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arpan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Arpan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Arpan. For the veterans among your Arpan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arpan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Arpan in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpan 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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