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Arbeeny Family History

Arbeeny Surname 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: Freeny, Green, Albany, Harben, Arney, Arber, Ardrey, Carberry, Arden

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Where is the Arbeeny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbeeny 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 Arbeeny ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Arbeeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Arbeeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbeeny 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Arbeeny. 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 95 military records available for the last name Arbeeny. For the veterans among your Arbeeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbeeny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Arbeeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arbeeny in 1972 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbeeny 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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