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Arben Family History

Arben Surname Meaning

see Arbon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arben family from?

You can see how Arben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Arben families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Arben's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arben families in 1911.
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What did your Arben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arben. 100% of Arben men worked as a Pensioner and 80% of Arben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Office Cleaner
    20%

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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Arben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arben 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Arben. 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 290 military records available for the last name Arben. For the veterans among your Arben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arben lifespan?

Average Arben life expectancy in 1989 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arben 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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