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Arbogust Family History

Arbogust 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: Arbogast, August, Armbrust, Arbour, Bogus, Armagost, Bogusz, Rogus

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Where is the Arbogust family from?

You can see how Arbogust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbogust family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arbogust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Arbogust families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arbogust's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Arbogust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbogust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbogust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbogust. 30% of Arbogust men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Arbogust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbogust 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Arbogust. 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 50 military records available for the last name Arbogust. For the veterans among your Arbogust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbogust lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Arbogust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arbogust in 1978 was 89, and 52 in 2003.

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