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Arcola Family History

Arcola 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: Accola, Arola, Arzola, Arcila, Ariola, Parola, Arora, Arnold, Arco

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Where is the Arcola family from?

You can see how Arcola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arcola family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arcola's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Arcola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcola 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 Arcola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcola. 39% of Arcola men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Arcola women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Clerk
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Arcola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Arcola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcola 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Arcola. 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 37 military records available for the last name Arcola. For the veterans among your Arcola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcola lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Arcola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arcola in 1964 was 59, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arcola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcola 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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