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Arkless Family History

Arkless Surname Meaning

A variant of Argles with unvoicing of the /g/ to /k/. Alternatively, a variant of Arkley either with post-medieval excrescent -s or with -les(s) substituted for -ley on the analogy of Topliss for Topliff alias Topley.

Also compare Ackley with which Arkley was confused.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arkless family from?

You can see how Arkless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arkless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Arkless families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Arkless's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Arkless families in 1911.
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What did your Arkless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arkless. 60% of Arkless men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Arkless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arkless were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Motor Driver
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arkless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkless 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Arkless. 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 293 military records available for the last name Arkless. For the veterans among your Arkless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkless lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Arkless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Arkless in 1970 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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