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Arcourt Family History

Arcourt 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: Harcourt, Court, Arcuri, Armour, Arbour, Precourt, Valcourt, Rancourt

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Where is the Arcourt family from?

You can see how Arcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcourt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Arcourt family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcourt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arcourt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcourt 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 Arcourt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Arcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcourt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Arcourt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Arcourt. For the veterans among your Arcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcourt lifespan?

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