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Arzate Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a topographic name for someone living in a mountain pass named for its abundance of stones from artza ‘stony place’ (from (h)ar(ri) ‘stone’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance) + ate ‘pass’. This surname is virtually non-existing in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Alzate, Arata, Zarate, Garate, Agate, Artale, Arizpe, Gratz, Tarte

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Where is the Arzate family from?

You can see how Arzate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arzate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arzate families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Arzate's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Arzate families in 1920.
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What did your Arzate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arzate. 50% of Arzate men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arzate women worked as a Laundress. .

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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%
  • Cafeteria Helper
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arzate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arzate 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Arzate. 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 98 military records available for the last name Arzate. For the veterans among your Arzate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arzate lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Arzate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arzate in 1967 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

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