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Arisco Family History

Arisco 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: Prisco, Frisco, Arico, Aresco, Brisco, Varisco, Crisco, Arco, Maresco

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Where is the Arisco family from?

You can see how Arisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arisco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arisco families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arisco's in USA. California had the highest population of Arisco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arisco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arisco. 37% of Arisco men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Arisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arisco 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Arisco. 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 77 military records available for the last name Arisco. For the veterans among your Arisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arisco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Arisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arisco in 1966 was 84, and 39 in 2003.

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