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Arblaster Family History

Arblaster Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French alblaster, arblaster, Old French arbalestier, arbelestier ‘soldier armed with a crossbow’.

The surname may also mean ‘maker of crossbows’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Arblaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arblaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arblaster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Arblaster families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Arblaster's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arblaster families in 1911.
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What did your Arblaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Instituteur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arblaster. 100% of Arblaster men worked as an Instituteur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Instituteur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arblaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arblaster 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Arblaster. 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 257 military records available for the last name Arblaster. For the veterans among your Arblaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arblaster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arblaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arblaster in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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