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Arbethnot Family History

Arbethnot 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: Arbuthnot, Arnett, Arcement, Garbett, Arendt, Argent, Artino, Bernot

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Where is the Arbethnot family from?

You can see how Arbethnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbethnot family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arbethnot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Arbethnot family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbethnot's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Arbethnot families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Arbethnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbethnot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Arbethnot. 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 8 military records available for the last name Arbethnot. For the veterans among your Arbethnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbethnot lifespan?

Average Arbethnot life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbethnot 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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