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Arkroyd Family History

Arkroyd 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: Ackroyd, Arroyo, Arnold, Arrow, Ardrey, Armwood, Markwood, Holroyd

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Where is the Arkroyd family from?

You can see how Arkroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkroyd family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Arkroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arkroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arkroyd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Arkroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkroyd 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Arkroyd. 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 1 military records available for the last name Arkroyd. For the veterans among your Arkroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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