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Arbige Family History

Arbige 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: Carbine, Armiger, Artigue, Arrigo, Arvie, Arabie, Artiga, Arline

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbige 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 43 census records available for the last name Arbige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbige 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Arbige. 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 19 military records available for the last name Arbige. For the veterans among your Arbige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbige lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Arbige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Arbige in 1975 was 67, and 89 in 1980.

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