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Arkell Family History

Arkell Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Arkill Arketil derived from a Scandinavian personal name: Old Norse Arnkell Old Danish Arnketil Old Swedish Arkil.

Alternatively, as a post-medieval name in Gloucestershire and Shropshire, this may be a habitational name either from Yarkhill in Herefordshire or from High Ercall or Child's Ercall in Shropshire.

(pronounced Arcall).

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


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Where is the Arkell family from?

You can see how Arkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arkell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 236 Arkell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Arkell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Arkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arkell. 11% of Arkell men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Arkell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arkell were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    11%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Arkell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Arkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arkell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arkell. For the veterans among your Arkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arkell in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkell 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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