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Arbena Family History

Arbena 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: Arena, Harben, Arber, Bena, Arden, Barbera, Armenta, Arana, Arlen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbena 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 14 census records available for the last name Arbena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbena 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Arbena. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Arbena. For the veterans among your Arbena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbena lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Arbena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arbena in 1993 was 53, and 80 in 1995.

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