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Armigo Family History

Armigo 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: Arrigo, Armijo, Argo, Frigo, Rigo, Amico, Armiger, Arico, Craigo

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Where is the Armigo family from?

You can see how Armigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armigo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Armigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Armigo families living in New Mexico. This was about 63% of all the recorded Armigo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Armigo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armigo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armigo. 67% of Armigo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Armigo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armigo were C Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • C Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Armigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Armigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armigo 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Armigo. 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 71 military records available for the last name Armigo. For the veterans among your Armigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armigo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Armigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Armigo in 1973 was 23, and 98 in 2003.

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