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Arbee Family History

Arbee Name 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: Arber, Albee, Abee, Barbee, Harben, Barber, Mabee, Arne, Abel, Abe

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Where is the Arbee family from?

You can see how Arbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Arbee family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbee's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Arbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arbee. 75% of Arbee men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Arbee women worked as a Cigar Maker. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    75%
  • Trainman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cigar Maker
    100%
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What Arbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Arbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbee 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Arbee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Arbee. For the veterans among your Arbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbee lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Arbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Arbee in 1970 was 38, and 52 in 1999.

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