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Arzu Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Honduras Belize and Guatemala): Castilianized form of a Basque topographic name from (h)arri ‘stone’ + the suffix -zu ‘abundance of’.

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


Similar surnames: Arce, Arvizu, Arauz, Ariza, Urzua, Arzt, Arel, Au, Ares, Aris

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Where is the Arzu family from?

You can see how Arzu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arzu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Arzu families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arzu's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arzu families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Arzu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arzu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arzu. 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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There are 45 military records available for the last name Arzu. For the veterans among your Arzu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arzu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arzu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arzu in 1963 was 43, and 31 in 2004.

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