Araiza Family History

Araiza Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered form of Basque Araiz itself a Castilianized form of a topographic name from ara haran ‘valley’.

In this context, the term Araiz signifies a geographical reference.

The components of the name ara and haran indicate a connection to the natural landscape.

Moreover, the suffix -itz is a common feature found in various topographic names.

Thus, the overall meaning of Araiz can be interpreted as ‘place in the valley’.

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

Similar surnames: Ariza, Arana, Araya, Arauz, Arcila, Arvizu, Loaiza, Arriaza, Arizpe, Arata

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2K	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Araiza family from?

You can see how Araiza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Araiza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Araiza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Araiza family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Araiza's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Araiza families in 1851.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Araiza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Araiza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Araiza. 65% of Araiza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Araiza women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Araiza were Farm laborer and House wife.

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Laborer

65%

Salesman

11%

New worker

Farm laborer

Maid

34%

New worker

23%

Secretary

23%

House wife

23%

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Araiza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Araiza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Araiza. 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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Military Records

There are 566 military records available for the last name Araiza. For the veterans among your Araiza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Araiza lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Araiza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Araiza in 1945 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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Araiza Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered form of Basque Araiz itself a Castilianized form of a topographic name from ara haran ‘valley’.

In this context, the term Araiz signifies a geographical reference.

The components of the name ara and haran indicate a connection to the natural landscape.

Moreover, the suffix -itz is a common feature found in various topographic names.

Thus, the overall meaning of Araiz can be interpreted as ‘place in the valley’.

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

Where is the Araiza family from?

What did your Araiza ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

65%

Salesman

11%

New worker

Farm laborer

Maid

34%

New worker

23%

Secretary

23%

House wife

23%

What Araiza family records will you find?

What is the average Araiza lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Araiza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Araiza in 1945 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

Araiza Family History

Araiza Surname Meaning

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What is the average Araiza lifespan?

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Araiza Surname Meaning

87,000 record(s) for Araiza

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Araiza family from?

What did your Araiza ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Araiza family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Araiza family history

What is the average Araiza lifespan?

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