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Areco Family History

Areco 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: Arco, Greco, Arico, Aresco, Barco, Aro, Rego, Krech, Maresco, Raco

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Where is the Areco family from?

You can see how Areco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Areco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Areco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Areco family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Areco's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Areco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Areco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Areco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Areco. 50% of Areco 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
    50%
  • Presser
    50%
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What Areco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Areco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Areco 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Areco. 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 9 military records available for the last name Areco. For the veterans among your Areco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Areco lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Areco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Areco in 1990 was 51, and 73 in 1997.

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