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Arkus Family History

Arkus 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: Barkus, Markus, Argus, Artus, Arras, Darius, Kus, Brus, Malkus

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Where is the Arkus family from?

You can see how Arkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Arkus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Arkus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arkus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkus 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 Arkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arkus. 37% of Arkus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Arkus women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arkus were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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
    37%
  • Dentist
    11%
  • Employer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkus 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Arkus. 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 109 military records available for the last name Arkus. For the veterans among your Arkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Arkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arkus in 1962 was 79, and 97 in 2003.

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