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Erquiaga Family History

Erquiaga 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: Arquilla, Arriaga, Urquiza, Artiaga, Fukunaga, Urquhart, Kulaga

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Where is the Erquiaga family from?

You can see how Erquiaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erquiaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erquiaga family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erquiaga's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Erquiaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erquiaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erquiaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erquiaga. 100% of Erquiaga men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Erquiaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erquiaga 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Erquiaga. 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 51 military records available for the last name Erquiaga. For the veterans among your Erquiaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erquiaga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Erquiaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Erquiaga in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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