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Agresto Family History

Agresto Surname 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: Agresti, Agresta, Agosto, Resto, Presto, Aresco, Gresko, Cresto

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Where is the Agresto family from?

You can see how Agresto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agresto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Agresto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Agresto family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Agresto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Agresto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agresto 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 Agresto ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Agresto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Agresto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agresto 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Agresto. 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 245 military records available for the last name Agresto. For the veterans among your Agresto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agresto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Agresto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Agresto in 1961 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agresto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agresto 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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