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Origins of the Arker surname

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About the Arkers

We have a total number of 275 records for people with the last name Arker.

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Where do most Arkers live?

In 1921, most Arkers lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Arkers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 212 records for the Arker surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Arkers most likely to marry?

?arkers

&

Gothiers

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Arkers.

What are the most common Arker first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Arkers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Arkers in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

House Servant

2

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

1

Chemist's Forewoman

1

Compositor

1

Common Male occupations for Arkers in 1921
Farm Labourer

3

Semiskilled Construction Occupations

3

Farm Hands

2

Moulder

2

Assessor And Collector Revenue

1

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