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Arcia Family History

Arcia Surname Meaning

Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish García (see Garcia).

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


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Where is the Arcia family from?

You can see how Arcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arcia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Arcia family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcia's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Arcia families in 1911.
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What did your Arcia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Vegetable Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcia. 60% of Arcia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arcia women worked as a Vegetable Packer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Assistant
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Vegetable Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Arcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcia 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Arcia. 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 122 military records available for the last name Arcia. For the veterans among your Arcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Arcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arcia in 1962 was 50, and 75 in 2003.

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