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Armao Family History

Armao Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Armão): adaptation of German Hermann.

Italian (Sicily; Armào): perhaps from a personal name related to ancient Germanic Ermoald.

It could also be a variant of Arnao.

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


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Where is the Armao family from?

You can see how Armao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Armao families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Armao's in USA. New York had the highest population of Armao families in 1920.
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What did your Armao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armao. 34% of Armao men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Armao women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armao were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Barber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Armao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Armao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armao 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Armao. 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 209 military records available for the last name Armao. For the veterans among your Armao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armao lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Armao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Armao in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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