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Arzaga Family History

Arzaga Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a topographic name from artza ‘stony place’ (from (h)ar(ri) ‘stone’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance) + the locative suffix -aga ‘place or group of’.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines and Mexico.

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


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You can see how Arzaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arzaga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arzaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Arzaga families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Arzaga's in USA. California had the highest population of Arzaga families in 1880.
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What did your Arzaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arzaga. 67% of Arzaga men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Arzaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arzaga 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Arzaga. 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 135 military records available for the last name Arzaga. For the veterans among your Arzaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arzaga lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Arzaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arzaga in 1942 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

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