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Arck Family History

Arck Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marck, Arco, Arick, Arce, Arch, Erck, Ark, Auck, Barck, Mark

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Where is the Arck family from?

You can see how Arck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Arck families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Arck's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Arck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arck. 72% of Arck men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Glass Cutter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Arck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arck 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Arck. 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 60 military records available for the last name Arck. For the veterans among your Arck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Arck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Arck in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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