This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Arkison family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Arkison Family History

Arkison Surname Meaning

variant of Harkinson with loss of initial H- and assimilation of the first /n/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Arkison family from?

You can see how Arkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Arkison family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arkison's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Arkison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Arkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arkison. 67% of Arkison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arkison women worked as a Proprietor.

View Census Data for Arkison | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Arkison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Arkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Arkison

Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Arkison. 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.

View all Arkison immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Arkison. For the veterans among your Arkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Arkison military records

You've only scratched the surface of Arkison family history

Discover More

What is the average Arkison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Arkison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arkison in 1967 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arkison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arkison 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Arkison family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial