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Arvelo Family History

Arvelo Name Meaning

Spanish (Canary Islands): altered form of Galician Alvelo . Compare Arbelo .

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


Similar surnames: Velo, Arel, Marvel, Marcelo, Ravelo, Araujo, Grego, Savel, Martell

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Where is the Arvelo family from?

You can see how Arvelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Arvelo families living in New Mexico. This was about 10% of all the recorded Arvelo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Arvelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arvelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arvelo. 50% of Arvelo 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Jornalero
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arvelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvelo 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Arvelo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 361 military records available for the last name Arvelo. For the veterans among your Arvelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvelo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arvelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Arvelo in 1964 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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