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Areta Family History

Areta 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: Arata, Arita, Arena, Reta, Aretz, Brett, Reza, Arora, Rota, Araya

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Where is the Areta family from?

You can see how Areta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Areta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Areta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Areta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Areta's in USA. California had the highest population of Areta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Areta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Areta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Areta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Areta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Areta 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Areta. 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 20 military records available for the last name Areta. For the veterans among your Areta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Areta lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Areta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Areta in 1988 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Areta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Areta 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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