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Almo Family History

Almo 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: Alo, Alm, Olmo, Alamo, Albo, Aleo, Elmo, Alma, Alme, Amo

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Where is the Almo family from?

You can see how Almo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Almo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Almo families living in Mississippi. This was about 70% of all the recorded Almo's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Almo families in 1880.
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What did your Almo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almo. 31% of Almo men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Almo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almo were Labrador and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Tiff Miner
    12%
  • Labrador
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Almo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almo 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Almo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Almo. For the veterans among your Almo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Almo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Almo in 1963 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

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