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Arze Family History

Arze 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: Arne, Arce, Arzt, Arzu, Barre, Rye, Hare, Marie, Carne, Maze

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Where is the Arze family from?

You can see how Arze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arze family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Arze family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Arze's in USA. California had the highest population of Arze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arze. 100% of Arze 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Arze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arze 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Arze. 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 19 military records available for the last name Arze. For the veterans among your Arze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arze lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Arze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Arze in 1977 was 8, and 76 in 1999.

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