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Arteaga Family History

Arteaga Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from any of several places in Biscay Basque Country (Spain) named with Basque arte ‘holm oak’ + the locative suffix -aga ‘place or group of’.

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


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Where is the Arteaga family from?

You can see how Arteaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arteaga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arteaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Arteaga family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Arteaga's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arteaga families in 1891.
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What did your Arteaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arteaga. 85% of Arteaga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arteaga women worked as a Cook.

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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
    85%
  • Stone Mason
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Arteaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arteaga 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Arteaga. 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 438 military records available for the last name Arteaga. For the veterans among your Arteaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arteaga lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Arteaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Arteaga in 1950 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arteaga 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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