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Arbar Family History

Arbar 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: Akbar, Arber, Aybar, Abar, Abad, Arras, Barber, Barbara, Barba

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Where is the Arbar family from?

You can see how Arbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Arbar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Arbar families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arbar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arbar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbar. 100% of Arbar 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Arbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbar 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Arbar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arbar. For the veterans among your Arbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbar lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Arbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arbar in 1994 was 89, and 84 in 1997.

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