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Arbeiter Family History

Arbeiter Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German arbeiter ‘laborer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arbeiter family from?

You can see how Arbeiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbeiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arbeiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Arbeiter families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arbeiter's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Arbeiter families in 1880.
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What did your Arbeiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arbeiter. 38% of Arbeiter men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Arbeiter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arbeiter were Salesman and Backs Shoes.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Renter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Backs Shoes
    15%

What Arbeiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arbeiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbeiter 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Arbeiter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Arbeiter. For the veterans among your Arbeiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbeiter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Arbeiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arbeiter in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbeiter 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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