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Arcales Family History

Arcales 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: Scales, Cales, Artale, Bardales, Artiles, Ackles, Sales, Arras, Caleb

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Arcales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcales 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Arcales. 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 6 military records available for the last name Arcales. For the veterans among your Arcales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcales lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Arcales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Arcales in 1966 was 77, and 49 in 1986.

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