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Arbiter Family History

Arbiter 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: Arbeiter, Kreiter, Arber, Reiter, Breiter, Armiger, Barbier, Raiter

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Where is the Arbiter family from?

You can see how Arbiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arbiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Arbiter families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arbiter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Arbiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arbiter 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 Arbiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arbiter. 100% of Arbiter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Arbiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Arbiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbiter 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Arbiter. 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 Arbiter. For the veterans among your Arbiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbiter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Arbiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arbiter in 1967 was 57, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arbiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbiter 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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