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Arvanites Family History

Arvanites 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: Arvanitis, Abrantes, Cervantes, Orantes, Barrantes, Granite, Avants

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Where is the Arvanites family from?

You can see how Arvanites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvanites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arvanites families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Arvanites's in USA. California had the highest population of Arvanites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvanites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arvanites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arvanites. 63% of Arvanites men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Arvanites women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Arvanites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Arvanites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvanites 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Arvanites. 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 316 military records available for the last name Arvanites. For the veterans among your Arvanites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvanites lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Arvanites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Arvanites in 1955 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvanites 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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