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Arciga Family History

Arciga Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably a cognate of Arciaga a surname of Basque origin.

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


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Where is the Arciga family from?

You can see how Arciga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arciga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arciga families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Arciga's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Arciga families in 1920.
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What did your Arciga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arciga. 100% of Arciga 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Arciga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arciga 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Arciga. 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 32 military records available for the last name Arciga. For the veterans among your Arciga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arciga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Arciga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arciga in 1967 was 32, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arciga ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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