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Arcalas Family History

Arcalas 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: Arbanas, Alcala, Arcila, Arcara, Arras, Scala, Arata, Barlas, Araya

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Arcalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcalas 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Arcalas. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Arcalas. For the veterans among your Arcalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcalas lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Arcalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Arcalas in 1989 was 90, and 77 in 2003.

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