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Arabi Family History

Arabi Surname Meaning

Arabic: ethnic name for an Arab from a noun or adjective ʿarabī ‘Arabian’. In Maghreb this can also denote a Beduin. See also Arab.

Spanish: ethnic name denoting someone from Arabia or an Arabic-speaking person. See also 1 compare Arabie.

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


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Where is the Arabi family from?

You can see how Arabi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arabi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arabi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Arabi families living in Louisiana. This was about 76% of all the recorded Arabi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Arabi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arabi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arabi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arabi. 56% of Arabi 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Helper
    23%

What Arabi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Arabi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arabi 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Arabi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Arabi. For the veterans among your Arabi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arabi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Arabi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arabi in 1972 was 93, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arabi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arabi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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