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Arrigo Family History

Arrigo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the medieval personal name Arrigo a variant of Enrico (see Henry).

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


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Where is the Arrigo family from?

You can see how Arrigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrigo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arrigo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Arrigo families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arrigo's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Arrigo families in 1891.
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What did your Arrigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arrigo. 18% of Arrigo men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Arrigo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arrigo were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arrigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrigo 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arrigo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arrigo. For the veterans among your Arrigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrigo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Arrigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Arrigo in 1955 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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