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Arcaro Family History

Arcaro Surname Meaning

Italian:: occupational name for a maker or seller of bows arcaro.

From arcaro from Latin arcarius ‘treasurer’ an agent noun from arca ‘chest coffer’;

hence a status name for the treasurer of a city guild or other institution.

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


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Where is the Arcaro family from?

You can see how Arcaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcaro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arcaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Arcaro families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcaro's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Arcaro families in 1891.
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What did your Arcaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcaro. 35% of Arcaro men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Arcaro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arcaro were Presser and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arcaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcaro 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Arcaro. 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 Arcaro. For the veterans among your Arcaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcaro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arcaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arcaro in 1953 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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