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Arpey Family History

Arpey 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: Arney, Tarpey, Arey, Arvey, Harvey, Rey, Carey, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Arpey family from?

You can see how Arpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arpey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Arpey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arpey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arpey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arpey 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 93 census records available for the last name Arpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arpey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Arpey. For the veterans among your Arpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arpey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arpey in 1963 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpey 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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