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Arkward Family History

Arkward 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: Markward, Markwardt, Aylward, Alward, Akard, Harward, Orchard

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Where is the Arkward family from?

You can see how Arkward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkward family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arkward family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arkward's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Arkward families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Arkward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkward 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 immigration records available for the last name Arkward. 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 9 military records available for the last name Arkward. For the veterans among your Arkward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkward lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Arkward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arkward in 1983 was 81, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkward 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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