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Arbib Family History

Arbib 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: Albin, Artis, Arber, Aubin, Arai, Abid, Arabia, Habib, Aris, Arpin

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Where is the Arbib family from?

You can see how Arbib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbib family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arbib families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Arbib families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Arbib's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arbib families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbib 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 Arbib ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arbib. 100% of Arbib 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Arbib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbib 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Arbib. 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 42 military records available for the last name Arbib. For the veterans among your Arbib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbib lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Arbib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arbib in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arbib

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbib 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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