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Arrigal Family History

Arrigal Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Madrigal, Arriaga, Garrigan, Garriga, Harrigan, Barriga, Arrigo

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrigal 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 Arrigal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arrigal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Arrigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrigal 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Arrigal. 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 59 military records available for the last name Arrigal. For the veterans among your Arrigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrigal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Arrigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arrigal in 1970 was 53, and 76 in 2001.

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