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Archaleta Family History

Archaleta Surname 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: Archuleta, Archuletta, Ancheta, Archila, Achatz, Arata, Marchal

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Where is the Archaleta family from?

You can see how Archaleta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archaleta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Archaleta families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Archaleta's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Archaleta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archaleta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Archaleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archaleta 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Archaleta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Archaleta. For the veterans among your Archaleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archaleta lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archaleta

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