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Arberg Family History

Arberg 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: Amberg, Arber, Aaberg, Alberg, Aberg, Albert, Berg, Barber, Froberg

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Where is the Arberg family from?

You can see how Arberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Arberg families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arberg. 56% of Arberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Arberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arberg 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Arberg. 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 27 military records available for the last name Arberg. For the veterans among your Arberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arberg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Arberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arberg in 1979 was 91, and 85 in 1990.

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