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Arcara Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from the local pronunciation of the placename Alcara in Messina province Sicily which is of Arabic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arata, Alcaraz, Carrara, Alcala, Licata, Barbera, Sciara, Azcona

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Where is the Arcara family from?

You can see how Arcara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arcara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Arcara family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcara's in USA. California had the highest population of Arcara families in 1880.
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What did your Arcara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arcara. 38% of Arcara men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Arcara women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arcara were New Worker and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • General Laborer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Arcara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcara 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Arcara. 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 181 military records available for the last name Arcara. For the veterans among your Arcara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arcara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arcara in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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