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Arvizo Family History

Arvizo Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Basque Arbizu or Arvizu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arvizo family from?

You can see how Arvizo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvizo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arvizo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Arvizo families living in Arizona. This was about 48% of all the recorded Arvizo's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Arvizo families in 1920.
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What did your Arvizo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arvizo. 80% of Arvizo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arvizo women worked as a Housemaid.

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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
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Arvizo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arvizo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvizo 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Arvizo. 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 88 military records available for the last name Arvizo. For the veterans among your Arvizo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvizo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arvizo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arvizo in 1964 was 34, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arvizo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvizo 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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