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Arpei Family History

Arpei 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: Harper, Arne, Appel, Arney, Pei, Arber, Arden, Apel, Ares, Karpen

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Where is the Arpei family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arpei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Arpei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpei 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Arpei. 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 15 military records available for the last name Arpei. For the veterans among your Arpei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpei lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Arpei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arpei in 1978 was 53, and 90 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpei 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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