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Arka Family History

Arka 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: Sarka, Arya, Arko, Tarka, Jarka, Ark, Arra, Mark, Laska, Bara

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Where is the Arka family from?

You can see how Arka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Arka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Arka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Arka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arka. 100% of Arka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Arka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arka 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Arka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Arka. For the veterans among your Arka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arka lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Arka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arka in 2000 was 86, and 40 in 2002.

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