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Arpas Family History

Arpas 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: Arras, Arias, Armas, Arps, Ras, Karas, Apa, Maras, Barlas, Apps

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Where is the Arpas family from?

You can see how Arpas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arpas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Arpas family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arpas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arpas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Arpas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Arpas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Arpas. For the veterans among your Arpas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Arpas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Arpas in 1975 was 77, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpas 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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