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Arcos Family History

Arcos Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Arcos in Spain and Portugal or Los Arcos in Spain with reference to their arches or arcades.

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


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Where is the Arcos family from?

You can see how Arcos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arcos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Arcos family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arcos's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Arcos families in 1891.
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What did your Arcos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcos. 34% of Arcos men worked as a Painter and 100% of Arcos women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arcos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcos 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 Arcos. 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 111 military records available for the last name Arcos. For the veterans among your Arcos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arcos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arcos in 1963 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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