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Arrayo Family History

Arrayo 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: Arroyo, Arras, Araya, Rayo, Arcaro, Arnao, Marrano, Arvay, Armao

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Where is the Arrayo family from?

You can see how Arrayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Arrayo families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Arrayo's in USA. California had the highest population of Arrayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrayo 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 Arrayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Domestico were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arrayo. 28% of Arrayo men worked as a Labrador and 34% of Arrayo women worked as a Domestico. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arrayo were Jornalero and Maestra.

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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

  • Labrador
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Oficinista
    19%
  • Jornalero
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestico
    34%
  • Costurera
    34%
  • Maestra
    34%

What Arrayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arrayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrayo 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Arrayo. 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 42 military records available for the last name Arrayo. For the veterans among your Arrayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrayo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Arrayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arrayo in 1951 was 30, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrayo 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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