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Aragona Family History

Aragona Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly southern): habitational or ethnic name for someone from the former kingdom of Aragon (see Aragon);

the surname arrived in Italy in the wake of the Aragonese conquest and domination of southern Italy

which began in 128.

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


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Where is the Aragona family from?

You can see how Aragona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aragona family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aragona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Aragona families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aragona's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Aragona families in 1871.
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What did your Aragona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aragona. 20% of Aragona men worked as a Presser and 60% of Aragona women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aragona were New Worker and House Maid.

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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

  • Presser
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • House Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aragona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aragona 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Aragona. 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 233 military records available for the last name Aragona. For the veterans among your Aragona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aragona lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Aragona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aragona in 1943 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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