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Arcieri Family History

Arcieri Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of the occupational name arciere ‘archer’ a word of Old French (archier) and ultimately Latin origin (from arcarius ‘archer’).

In Sicily, also a nickname from the dialectal word arceri arceru ‘industrious hasty’.

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


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Where is the Arcieri family from?

You can see how Arcieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Arcieri families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Arcieri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arcieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcieri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arcieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcieri. 38% of Arcieri men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Arcieri women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arcieri were Musician and Factory Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Musician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Factory Worker
    50%

What Arcieri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Arcieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcieri 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Arcieri. 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 274 military records available for the last name Arcieri. For the veterans among your Arcieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcieri lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Arcieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arcieri in 1947 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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