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Arcis Family History

Arcis 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: Artis, Aris, Arcos, Ardis, Arcia, Reis, Narciso, Paris, Harris, Arras

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Where is the Arcis family from?

You can see how Arcis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arcis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Arcis families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcis's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Arcis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcis 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 75 census records available for the last name Arcis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcis 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Arcis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arcis. For the veterans among your Arcis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcis lifespan?

Average Arcis life expectancy in 1988 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arcis 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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