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Arbukle Family History

Arbukle 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: Arbuckle, Argyle, Argue, Brule, Abele, Rule, Markle, Ruble, Amble

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Where is the Arbukle family from?

You can see how Arbukle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbukle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arbukle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Arbukle families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbukle's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Arbukle families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbukle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Arbukle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbukle 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 Arbukle. 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 116 military records available for the last name Arbukle. For the veterans among your Arbukle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbukle lifespan?

Average Arbukle life expectancy in 1981 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbukle 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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