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Arruja Family History

Arruja 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: Arruda, Ahuja, Araujo, Arra, Agrusa, Marrujo, Azuma, Arras, Arora

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Where is the Arruja family from?

You can see how Arruja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arruja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arruja family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arruja's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arruja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arruja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Arruja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arruja 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arruja. 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 2 military records available for the last name Arruja. For the veterans among your Arruja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arruja lifespan?

Average Arruja life expectancy in 1984 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arruja 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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