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Arby Family History

Arby 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: Darby, Carby, Irby, Asby, Barby, Aaby, Army, Arey, Tarby, Ary

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Where is the Arby family from?

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

What did your Arby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arby. 100% of Arby women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Arby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arby 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Arby. 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 404 military records available for the last name Arby. For the veterans among your Arby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Arby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Arby in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 1987.

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