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Arvizu Family History

Arvizu Surname Meaning

Basque: variant of Arbizu. This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Arvizu family from?

You can see how Arvizu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvizu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Arvizu families living in Arizona. This was about 52% of all the recorded Arvizu's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Arvizu families in 1920.
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What did your Arvizu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arvizu. 60% of Arvizu men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arvizu women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    60%
  • Auto Painter
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arvizu. 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 390 military records available for the last name Arvizu. For the veterans among your Arvizu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvizu lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Arvizu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Arvizu in 1943 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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