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Arbus Family History

Arbus 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: Garbus, Argus, Albus, Artus, Abu, Arras, Barbas, Darius, Brus, Prus

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Where is the Arbus family from?

You can see how Arbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Arbus families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arbus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Arbus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arbus. 100% of Arbus men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Arbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbus 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Arbus. 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 54 military records available for the last name Arbus. For the veterans among your Arbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Arbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arbus in 1965 was 78, and 99 in 2003.

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