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Arkush Family History

Arkush 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: Brush, Rush, Barkus, Markus, Artuso, Argus, Ambush, Roush, Crush

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Where is the Arkush family from?

You can see how Arkush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkush family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arkush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Arkush families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arkush's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arkush families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkush 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 Arkush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arkush. 25% of Arkush men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    25%
  • Embroiderer
    25%
  • Trach Layer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Arkush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Arkush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkush 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Arkush. 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 78 military records available for the last name Arkush. For the veterans among your Arkush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkush lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arkush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arkush in 1965 was 78, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkush 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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