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Arcutt Family History

Arcutt 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: Orcutt, Aucutt, Garbutt, Arcuri, Scutt, Arnett, Alcott, Arnott

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Where is the Arcutt family from?

You can see how Arcutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcutt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arcutt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Arcutt families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arcutt's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Arcutt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcutt 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 Arcutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcutt. 31% of Arcutt men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Arcutt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arcutt were Labor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Arcutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Arcutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcutt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Arcutt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Arcutt. For the veterans among your Arcutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcutt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Arcutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arcutt in 1970 was 43, and 46 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcutt 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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