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Arsta Family History

Arsta 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, Asta, Arita, Arora, Rota, Araya, Ast, Asa, Ruta, Testa

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Where is the Arsta family from?

You can see how Arsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arsta family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arsta's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Arsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arsta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arsta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Arsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arsta 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Arsta. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arsta. For the veterans among your Arsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arsta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Arsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arsta in 1968 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

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