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Arquett Family History

Arquett 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: Arquette, Arnett, Truett, Argueta, Marquette, Pruett, Bruett

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Where is the Arquett family from?

You can see how Arquett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arquett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arquett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Arquett families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arquett's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arquett families in 1880.
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What did your Arquett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Arquett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arquett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Arquett. 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 41 military records available for the last name Arquett. For the veterans among your Arquett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arquett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Arquett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Arquett in 1970 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

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