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Arpen Family History

Arpen 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: Arden, Karpen, Arlen, Aspen, Arpin, Green, Allen, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Arpen family from?

You can see how Arpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Arpen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Arpen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arpen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arpen 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 358 census records available for the last name Arpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Arpen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Arpen. For the veterans among your Arpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Arpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arpen in 1966 was 74, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpen 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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