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Arbey Family History

Arbey 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: Arney, Arber, Abbey, Barbey, Arey, Arvey, Harvey, Darby, Rey, Carey

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Where is the Arbey family from?

You can see how Arbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Arbey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Arbey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbey 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 141 census records available for the last name Arbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Arbey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arbey. For the veterans among your Arbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbey lifespan?

Average Arbey life expectancy in 1968 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbey 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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