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Amigo Family History

Amigo Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from amigo ‘friend’ from Latin amicus.

Catalan (Amigó): nickname from a diminutive of amic ‘friend’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amigo family from?

You can see how Amigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amigo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Amigo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Amigo family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amigo's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Amigo families in 1891.
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What did your Amigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amigo. 28% of Amigo 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
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Propietor
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amigo 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Amigo. 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 106 military records available for the last name Amigo. For the veterans among your Amigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amigo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Amigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Amigo in 1965 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amigo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amigo 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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