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Arcon Family History

Arcon 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, Ardon, Marcon, Alcon, Arcos, Arbon, Armon, Aron, Baron, Alton

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Where is the Arcon family from?

You can see how Arcon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arcon families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Arcon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Arcon families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcon 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 Arcon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arcon. 100% of Arcon men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Arcon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Arcon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcon 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Arcon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Arcon. For the veterans among your Arcon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Arcon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arcon in 1968 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcon 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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