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Aroca Family History

Aroca 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: Arora, Arocha, Arola, Roca, Brock, Rock, Barca, Parola, Rosa, Aro

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Where is the Aroca family from?

You can see how Aroca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aroca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aroca family living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aroca's in USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Aroca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aroca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Aroca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Aroca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aroca 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Aroca. 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 5 military records available for the last name Aroca. For the veterans among your Aroca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aroca lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Aroca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aroca in 1981 was 74, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aroca ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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