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Arreta Family History

Arreta 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: Arrieta, Garret, Barrett, Arata, Carrera, Barreto, Armenta, Garrett

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Where is the Arreta family from?

You can see how Arreta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arreta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Arreta families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Arreta's in USA. California had the highest population of Arreta families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Arreta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arreta 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Arreta. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arreta. For the veterans among your Arreta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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