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Arbitter Family History

Arbitter 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: Bitter, Gritter, Fritter, Reitter, Ritter, Arbeiter, Butter, Gitter

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Where is the Arbitter family from?

You can see how Arbitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbitter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arbitter family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arbitter's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Arbitter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbitter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Gardener and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arbitter. 100% of Arbitter men worked as a Truck Gardener and 100% of Arbitter women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Arbitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbitter 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Arbitter. 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 54 military records available for the last name Arbitter. For the veterans among your Arbitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbitter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Arbitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arbitter in 1968 was 68, and 97 in 2003.

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