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Amerigo Family History

Amerigo 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: Merino, Camerino, Arrigo, Amelio, Pherigo, Perigo, Amerine, Amero

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Where is the Amerigo family from?

You can see how Amerigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amerigo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Amerigo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Amerigo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amerigo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amerigo 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 Amerigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Amerigo. 38% of Amerigo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    25%

What Amerigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Amerigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amerigo 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Amerigo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Amerigo. For the veterans among your Amerigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amerigo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Amerigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Amerigo in 1974 was 93, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amerigo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amerigo 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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