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Arciaga Family History

Arciaga Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): Castilianized form of a Basque topographic name derived from artze ‘stony place’.

The name features the locative suffix -aga, which means ‘place or group of’.

This etymology reflects the influence of both Basque and Hispanic linguistic elements.

Topographic names often indicate geographical features or characteristics of a location.

The combination of these elements highlights the cultural and historical interconnections in naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Arciaga family from?

You can see how Arciaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arciaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arciaga families living in Washington. This was about 22% of all the recorded Arciaga's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Arciaga families in 1920.
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What did your Arciaga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Arciaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arciaga 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Arciaga. 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 294 military records available for the last name Arciaga. For the veterans among your Arciaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arciaga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Arciaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Arciaga in 1969 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

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