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Arche Family History

Arche Name 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: Archer, Arce, Arch, Archey, Asche, Larche, Archie, March, Arne, Che

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Where is the Arche family from?

You can see how Arche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Arche family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arche's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Arche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arche 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 Arche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arche. 25% of Arche men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Arche women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arche were Farm Hand and Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arche 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Arche. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Arche. For the veterans among your Arche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arche lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Arche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arche in 1967 was 64, and 98 in 2003.

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