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Arellanes Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably a derivative of Spanish Arellano .

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


Similar surnames: Arellano, Llanes, Orellana, Arrellano, Reiland, Hellings, Barillas

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Where is the Arellanes family from?

You can see how Arellanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arellanes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arellanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Arellanes families living in California. This was about 94% of all the recorded Arellanes's in USA. California had the highest population of Arellanes families in 1880.
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What did your Arellanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arellanes. 37% of Arellanes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arellanes women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 357 immigration records available for the last name Arellanes. 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 672 military records available for the last name Arellanes. For the veterans among your Arellanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arellanes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arellanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arellanes in 1958 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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