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Arbisi Family History

Arbisi 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: Abbasi, Artis, Risi, Aris, Carlisi, Ruisi, Ardis, Albini, Parisi

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Where is the Arbisi family from?

You can see how Arbisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbisi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arbisi families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Arbisi's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Arbisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbisi 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 Arbisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Power Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arbisi. 42% of Arbisi men worked as a Labor and 100% of Arbisi women worked as a Power Machine Operator.

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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 1940

  • Labor
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Machine Operator
    100%

What Arbisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Arbisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbisi 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Arbisi. 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 113 military records available for the last name Arbisi. For the veterans among your Arbisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbisi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Arbisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Arbisi in 1970 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arbisi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbisi 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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