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Arbeitman Family History

Arbeitman 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: Reitman, Breitman, Kreitman, Freidman, Abelman, Reisman, Freiman

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Where is the Arbeitman family from?

You can see how Arbeitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbeitman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Arbeitman families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arbeitman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arbeitman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbeitman 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 Arbeitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbeitman. 50% of Arbeitman men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

What Arbeitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Arbeitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbeitman 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Arbeitman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Arbeitman. For the veterans among your Arbeitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbeitman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Arbeitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Arbeitman in 1967 was 64, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arbeitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbeitman 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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