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Arbon Family History

Arbon Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): from the Middle English personal name Arbern (Old Norse Arnbiǫrn Arnbiorn).

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


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Where is the Arbon family from?

You can see how Arbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 178 Arbon families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Arbon's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Arbon families in 1891.
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What did your Arbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arbon. 12% of Arbon men worked as a Farm Labourer and 68% of Arbon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arbon were Carpenter and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Horseman On Farm
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Arbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbon 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Arbon. 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 672 military records available for the last name Arbon. For the veterans among your Arbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arbon in 1963 was 82, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbon 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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