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Arbogost Family History

Arbogost 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: Arbogast, Armagost, Provost, Troost, Armacost, Roos, August, Abbott

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Where is the Arbogost family from?

You can see how Arbogost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbogost family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arbogost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Arbogost family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbogost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arbogost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbogost 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 Arbogost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbogost. 100% of Arbogost men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Arbogost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Arbogost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbogost 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Arbogost. 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 28 military records available for the last name Arbogost. For the veterans among your Arbogost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbogost lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Arbogost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arbogost in 1972 was 47, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbogost 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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