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Arraya Family History

Arraya 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: Araya, Arras, Arata, Amaya, Anaya, Arana, Raya, Arya, Arruda, Arriaga

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Where is the Arraya family from?

You can see how Arraya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arraya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arraya families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Arraya's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arraya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arraya 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 Arraya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arraya. 50% of Arraya 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Arraya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Arraya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arraya 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Arraya. 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 11 military records available for the last name Arraya. For the veterans among your Arraya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arraya lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Arraya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arraya in 1987 was 26, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arraya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arraya 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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