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Arbon Name Meaning

English (East Anglia): from the Middle English personal name Arbern (Old Norse Arnbiǫrn Arnbiorn).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Orton, Axton, Arn, Alborn, Ardon, Carbon, Arbo, Garton, Hron, Marron

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Where is the Arbon family from?

You can see how Arbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 23 Arbon families living in Utah. This was about 77% of all the recorded Arbon's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Arbon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbon. 28% of Arbon 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer Farmer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Arbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbon 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Arbon. 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 672 military records available for the last name Arbon. For the veterans among your Arbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arbon in 1963 was 82, and 48 in 2003.

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