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Arratia Family History

Arratia Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Arratia the name of a river and a district in Biscay Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Arratia family from?

You can see how Arratia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arratia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arratia family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arratia's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Arratia families in 1920.
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What did your Arratia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arratia. 100% of Arratia men worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Arratia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arratia 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Arratia. 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 36 military records available for the last name Arratia. For the veterans among your Arratia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arratia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Arratia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arratia in 1957 was 28, and 71 in 2002.

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