This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Arcese family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Arcese Family History

Arcese 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: Reese, Breese, Marchese, Ares, Aries, Arce, Barrese, Kroese, Arnesen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Arcese family from?

You can see how Arcese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arcese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Arcese families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Arcese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arcese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Arcese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcese. 100% of Arcese men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arcese women worked as a New Worker.

View Census Data for Arcese | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Arcese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Arcese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcese census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Arcese

Passenger Lists

There are 294 immigration records available for the last name Arcese. 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.

View all Arcese immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Arcese. For the veterans among your Arcese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Arcese military records

You've only scratched the surface of Arcese family history

Discover More

What is the average Arcese lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arcese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arcese in 1958 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arcese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcese 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Arcese family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial