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Aranjo Family History

Aranjo Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Arango.

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


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Where is the Aranjo family from?

You can see how Aranjo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aranjo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aranjo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Aranjo families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Aranjo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Aranjo families in 1880.
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What did your Aranjo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aranjo. 56% of Aranjo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aranjo women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Longshoreman
    8%
  • Card Tender
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 358 military records available for the last name Aranjo. For the veterans among your Aranjo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aranjo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Aranjo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aranjo in 1964 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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