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Origins of the Arksey surname

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About the Arkseys

We have a total number of 1258 records for people with the last name Arksey.

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Where do most Arkseys live?

In 1921, most Arkseys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Arkseys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,040 records for the Arksey surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Arkseys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Arkseys.

What are the most common Arksey first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Jane

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Arksey family members

Common jobs for Arkseys

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

Common Female occupations for Arkseys in 1921
Dressmaker

9

General Servant

5

General Servant Domestic

4

Charwoman

3

House Keeper

3

Common Male occupations for Arkseys in 1921
Joiner

12

Farm Labourer

10

Agricultural Labourer

8

Farmer

8

Blacksmith

4

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