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Arckey Family History

Arckey 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: Archey, Arney, Acker, Ardrey, Archer, Trokey, Mackey, Ackley, Marcey

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Where is the Arckey family from?

You can see how Arckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arckey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Arckey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arckey families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arckey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arckey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arckey 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 47 census records available for the last name Arckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arckey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Arckey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arckey. For the veterans among your Arckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arckey lifespan?

Average Arckey life expectancy in 1990 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arckey 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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