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Arca Family History

Arca Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Arca in Pontevedra province (Galicia, Spain) or northern Portugal or a topographic name. Both are formed with arca ‘chest’ but probably in the cultural (architectural) sense of ‘arch’.

Italian (Sardinia): nickname or occupational name from arca ‘chest storehouse’ and in dialect also meaning ‘place for housing of livestock’ or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Arca.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Arca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Arca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Arca family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Arca's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Arca families in 1911.
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What did your Arca ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Arca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arca 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 Arca. 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 113 military records available for the last name Arca. For the veterans among your Arca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Arca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arca in 1967 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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