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Arpa Family History

Arpa 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: Apa, Arya, Arp, Arra, Arps, Papa, Karp, Bara, Barca, Arras

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Where is the Arpa family from?

You can see how Arpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Arpa families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Arpa families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arpa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arpa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arpa 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 Arpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arpa. 100% of Arpa 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Arpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Arpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpa 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Arpa. 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 306 military records available for the last name Arpa. For the veterans among your Arpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arpa in 1964 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arpa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpa 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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