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Arriaza Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a topographic name from (h)arri ‘stone’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance. This surname is common in southern Spain; it is no longer found in the Basque Country.

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


Similar surnames: Arriaga, Arrieta, Ariza, Arriola, Aliaga, Arata, Araiza, Arvizu

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Where is the Arriaza family from?

You can see how Arriaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arriaza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arriaza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arriaza families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arriaza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arriaza families in 1920.
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What did your Arriaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arriaza. 100% of Arriaza men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Arriaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arriaza 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Arriaza. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arriaza. For the veterans among your Arriaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arriaza lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Arriaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arriaza in 1972 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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