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Arcus Family History

Arcus Surname Meaning

see Harcus.

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


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Where is the Arcus family from?

You can see how Arcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arcus families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Arcus families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Arcus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arcus families in 1891.
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What did your Arcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arcus. 78% of Arcus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcus 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Arcus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Arcus. For the veterans among your Arcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arcus in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcus 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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