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Arkas Family History

Arkas 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: Arras, Farkas, Arias, Armas, Ras, Karas, Maras, Barlas, Barbas, Bras

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Where is the Arkas family from?

You can see how Arkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arkas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Arkas family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Arkas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Arkas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Arkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkas 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Arkas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arkas. For the veterans among your Arkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Arkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arkas in 1965 was 67, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkas 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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