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Arkil Family History

Arkil 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: Arkin, Kil, April, Aki, Larkin, Reil, Artis, Aoki, Markel, Markin

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Where is the Arkil family from?

You can see how Arkil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkil family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Arkil family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Arkil's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Arkil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkil 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 11 census records available for the last name Arkil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkil 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Arkil. 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 military records available for the last name Arkil. For the veterans among your Arkil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkil lifespan?

Average Arkil life expectancy in 1991 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkil 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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