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Arcand Family History

Arcand Surname Meaning

French: variant of Arcan a habitational name from (L')Arcan the name of a few places in the southern part of France.

This form of the surname has died out in France.

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


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Where is the Arcand family from?

You can see how Arcand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arcand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 545 Arcand families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Arcand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arcand families in 1911.
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What did your Arcand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arcand. 20% of Arcand men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Arcand women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arcand were Tailleur De Pierre and Modiste.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Tailleur De Pierre
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Servante
    17%
  • Mnagre
    13%
  • Modiste
    13%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Arcand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcand 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Arcand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arcand. For the veterans among your Arcand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcand lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Arcand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arcand in 1947 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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