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Arresta Family History

Arresta 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: Agresta, Armenta, Arrieta, Cresta, Kresta, Resta, Presta, Barretta

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Where is the Arresta family from?

You can see how Arresta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arresta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arresta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arresta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arresta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arresta 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 33 census records available for the last name Arresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arresta 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Arresta. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arresta. For the veterans among your Arresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arresta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Arresta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arresta in 1969 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arresta 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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