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Arcelay Family History

Arcelay 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: Barclay, Arcila, Arney, Varela, Marcelin, Akeley, Ackley, Marcey

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Where is the Arcelay family from?

You can see how Arcelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcelay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arcelay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Arcelay families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arcelay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arcelay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcelay 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 Arcelay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arcelay. 100% of Arcelay men worked as a Jornalero.

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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 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

What Arcelay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arcelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcelay 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Arcelay. 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 158 military records available for the last name Arcelay. For the veterans among your Arcelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcelay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arcelay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arcelay in 1963 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arcelay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcelay 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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