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Arkley Family History

Arkley Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. In Northumb and Durham (for example in Earsdon Bywell Newcastle Gateshead) Arkley coincides with Arkle.

The two names may have been confused or perhaps one is an altered form of the other.

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


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Where is the Arkley family from?

You can see how Arkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Arkley families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arkley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arkley families in 1911.
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What did your Arkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arkley. 62% of Arkley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Engineer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Arkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkley 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Arkley. 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 414 military records available for the last name Arkley. For the veterans among your Arkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Arkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Arkley in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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