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Ark Family History

Ark Name Meaning

Dutch (Van Ark): habitational name from a place called Ark in Gelderland.

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


Similar surnames: Mark, Ard, Ask, Lare, Aro, Hark, Wark, Art, Arn, Mars

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Where is the Ark family from?

You can see how Ark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Ark families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ark's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ark. 24% of Ark men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Ark women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ark were Waiter and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Waiter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ark 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ark. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Ark. For the veterans among your Ark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ark in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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