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Arcos Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Arcos or Los Arcos, with reference to their arches or arcades.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Arco, Aros, Arce, Rios, Marcos, Ares, Arras, Barros, Larios, Aris

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Arcos Family Origin

Where is the Arcos family from?

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You can see how Arcos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arcos families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Arcos family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arcos's in the UK. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Arcos families in 1891.
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Arcos Family Occupations

What did your Arcos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arcos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Arcos Historical Records

What Arcos family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arcos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Arcos. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Arcos. For the veterans among your Arcos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Arcos Life Expectancy

What is the average Arcos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arcos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arcos in 1963 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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