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Arkebauer Family History

Arkebauer 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: Ankenbauer, Trumbauer, Gebauer, Niebauer, Bauer, Klauer, Akbar

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Where is the Arkebauer family from?

You can see how Arkebauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkebauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arkebauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Arkebauer families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Arkebauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arkebauer families in 1880.
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What did your Arkebauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Decorator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arkebauer. 50% of Arkebauer men worked as a Decorator. .

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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

  • Decorator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Arkebauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkebauer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Arkebauer. 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 97 military records available for the last name Arkebauer. For the veterans among your Arkebauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkebauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arkebauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arkebauer in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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