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Armento Family History

Armento Surname Meaning

Italian:: habitational name from Armento in Potenza province Basilicata probably named from Latin armentum ‘herd’.

Alternatively a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman from armento ‘herd’ (from Latin armentum);

compare Armenta.

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


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Where is the Armento family from?

You can see how Armento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armento family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Armento families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Armento families living in Arizona. This was about 83% of all the recorded Armento's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Armento families in 1880.
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What did your Armento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armento. 45% of Armento men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Armento women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armento were Farmer and Egg Candler.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Plasterer
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Egg Candler
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armento 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Armento. 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 269 military records available for the last name Armento. For the veterans among your Armento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armento lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Armento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Armento in 1963 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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