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Arico Family History

Arico Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; Aricò): nickname for a countryman from medieval Greek dialect a(g)riko ‘rural rustic’.

(classical Greek agroikos).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arico family from?

You can see how Arico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arico family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Arico families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arico's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arico families in 1891.
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What did your Arico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arico. 49% of Arico men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Arico women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arico were Barber and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arico 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arico. 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 584 military records available for the last name Arico. For the veterans among your Arico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arico lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Arico in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arico 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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