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Amargo Family History

Amargo 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: Amaro, Margo, Camargo, Tamargo, Amari, Marzo, Amaral, Amar, Maro

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Where is the Amargo family from?

You can see how Amargo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amargo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amargo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Amargo family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Amargo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Amargo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amargo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Amargo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amargo 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Amargo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Amargo. For the veterans among your Amargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amargo lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Amargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Amargo in 1978 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amargo 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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