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Arkilander Family History

Arkilander 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: Kolander, Auslander, Rylander, Mailander, Alexander, Lander, Bolander

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Where is the Arkilander family from?

You can see how Arkilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkilander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arkilander family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arkilander's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Arkilander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkilander 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 Arkilander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Marine Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arkilander. 50% of Arkilander men worked as a Marine Fireman.

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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

  • Marine Fireman
    50%
  • Farm Help
    50%

What Arkilander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Arkilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkilander 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Arkilander. 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 17 military records available for the last name Arkilander. For the veterans among your Arkilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkilander lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Arkilander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arkilander in 1973 was 75, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkilander 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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