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Artega Name Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Basque Arteaga or perhaps of Spanish Ortega . This surname is very rare in Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Ortega, Arteaga, Artiga, Rega, Arena, Arter, Ortego, Grega, Arters

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Where is the Artega family from?

You can see how Artega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Artega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Artega family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Artega's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Artega families in 1880.
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What did your Artega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Artega. 43% of Artega men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Artega women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Artega were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    43%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Artega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artega 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Artega. 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 28 military records available for the last name Artega. For the veterans among your Artega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artega lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Artega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Artega in 1966 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

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