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Ruiz Arroyo Family History

Ruiz Arroyo 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: Irizarry, Vizcarrondo, Pizarro, Arroyo, Bizzarro, Quarry, Murgatroyd

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What did your Ruiz Arroyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Costurera was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruiz Arroyo. 100% of Ruiz Arroyo women worked as a Costurera.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Ruiz Arroyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruiz Arroyo 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ruiz Arroyo. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Ruiz Arroyo. For the veterans among your Ruiz Arroyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruiz Arroyo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Ruiz Arroyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ruiz Arroyo in 1971 was 86, and 42 in 1998.

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