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Arbeitel Family History

Arbeitel 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: Arbeiter, Beitel, Eitel, Keitel, Kreiter, Kreisel, Reidel, Reiter

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Where is the Arbeitel family from?

You can see how Arbeitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbeitel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arbeitel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbeitel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arbeitel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbeitel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Arbeitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbeitel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Arbeitel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Arbeitel. For the veterans among your Arbeitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbeitel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Arbeitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arbeitel in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbeitel 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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