Argiro Family History

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Argiro Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a Greek personal name derived from argyros ‘silver’. See Argyros.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Argyros, Artino, Agro, Giro, Arrigo, Martire, Algiere, Argo, Artuso

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Argiro Family Origin

Where is the Argiro family from?

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You can see how Argiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Argiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Argiro families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Argiro's in the USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Argiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Argiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Argiro Family Occupations

What did your Argiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Argiro. 38% of Argiro men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Argiro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argiro were Boiler Fireman and Bakery Helper

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Baker
    4%
  • Boiler Fireman
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Bakery Helper
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Argiro Historical Records

What Argiro family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 568 census records available for the last name Argiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Argiro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 509 immigration records available for the last name Argiro. 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 Card

There are 193 military records available for the last name Argiro. For the veterans among your Argiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Argiro Life Expectancy

What is the average Argiro lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Argiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Argiro in 1955 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Argiro

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