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Arbuckell Family History

Arbuckell 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: Arbuckle, Bucknell, Buckel, Brickell, Arkell, Bickell, Buckels

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Where is the Arbuckell family from?

You can see how Arbuckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbuckell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Arbuckell families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Arbuckell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbuckell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Arbuckell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Arbuckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbuckell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Arbuckell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Arbuckell. For the veterans among your Arbuckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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