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Arkle Family History

Arkle Surname Meaning

see Arkell.see Argyle.see Arkley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arkle family from?

You can see how Arkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arkle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Arkle families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Arkle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Arkle families in 1911.
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What did your Arkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arkle. 34% of Arkle men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Arkle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arkle were Medical Student and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Tank Cleaner
    12%
  • Medical Student
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Arkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arkle. 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 575 military records available for the last name Arkle. For the veterans among your Arkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arkle in 1962 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkle 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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