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Arpis Family History

Arpis 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: Artis, Aris, Arpin, Ardis, Arps, Reis, Paris, Harris, Arras, Apps

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Where is the Arpis family from?

You can see how Arpis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Arpis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Arpis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Arpis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Arpis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Arpis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arpis. For the veterans among your Arpis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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