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Arcol Family History

Arcol 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: Arco, Arcos, Barco, Aro, Arnold, Krol, Marmol, Oriol, Arrow, Aros

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Where is the Arcol family from?

You can see how Arcol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arcol families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Arcol families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Arcol's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Arcol families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Arcol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcol 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Arcol. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arcol. For the veterans among your Arcol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcol lifespan?

Average Arcol life expectancy in 1995 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcol 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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