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Arechavaleta Family History

Arechavaleta 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: Archuleta, Zavaleta, Echavarria, Archuletta, Archibald, Echevarria

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Where is the Arechavaleta family from?

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

What did your Arechavaleta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arechavaleta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Arechavaleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arechavaleta 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Arechavaleta. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arechavaleta. For the veterans among your Arechavaleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arechavaleta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Arechavaleta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arechavaleta in 1967 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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