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Arpenter Family History

Arpenter 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: Carpenter, Parmenter, Armentor, Arender, Renter, Arbeiter, Carpentier

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Where is the Arpenter family from?

You can see how Arpenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpenter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arpenter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Arpenter families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arpenter's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Arpenter families in 1891.
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What did your Arpenter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Arpenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpenter 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Arpenter. 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 143 military records available for the last name Arpenter. For the veterans among your Arpenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpenter lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arpenter

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