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Araza Family History

Araza Name 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: Arata, Araya, Araiza, Arana, Ariza, Raza, Rana, Rada, Razza, Reza

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Where is the Araza family from?

You can see how Araza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Araza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Araza families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Araza's in USA. California had the highest population of Araza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Araza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Araza ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Araza ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Araza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Araza 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Araza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Araza. For the veterans among your Araza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Araza lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Araza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Araza in 1967 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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