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Arbella Family History

Arbella 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: Abella, Barbella, Rella, Parella, Bella, Asbell, Sardella, Avella

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Where is the Arbella family from?

You can see how Arbella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arbella family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arbella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Arbella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbella 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 82 census records available for the last name Arbella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbella 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Arbella. 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 Arbella. For the veterans among your Arbella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbella lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Arbella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arbella in 1978 was 57, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arbella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbella 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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