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Arapian Family History

Arapian 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: Arabian, Avakian, Arabia, Rapin, Azarian, Arpin, Abajian, Agopian

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Where is the Arapian family from?

You can see how Arapian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arapian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arapian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Arapian families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arapian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arapian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Arapian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arapian 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Arapian. 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 7 military records available for the last name Arapian. For the veterans among your Arapian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arapian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Arapian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arapian in 1961 was 47, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arapian 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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