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Arcement Family History

Arcement Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dentremont. Compare Arsement.

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


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Where is the Arcement family from?

You can see how Arcement families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcement family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arcement families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Arcement families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcement's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Arcement families in 1841.
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What did your Arcement ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcement. 55% of Arcement men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Arcement women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arcement were Bartender and Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Arcement. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcement 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Arcement. 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 420 military records available for the last name Arcement. For the veterans among your Arcement ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcement lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Arcement life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arcement in 1948 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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