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You can see how Arps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Arps families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arps's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Arps families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arps 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Arps. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arps. For the veterans among your Arps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arps lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arps in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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