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Azevedo Family History

Azevedo Name Meaning

Portuguese: topographic name for someone whose dwelling was by a clump of holly bushes (see Acevedo ). Compare Asevedo . Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the Portuguese surname (see 1 above) at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later) some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics.

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


Similar surnames: Acevedo, Bastedo, Zavada, Reeves, Abele, Aceves, Severo, Gevedon

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Where is the Azevedo family from?

You can see how Azevedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Azevedo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Azevedo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Azevedo families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Azevedo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Azevedo families in 1891.
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What did your Azevedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Azevedo. 25% of Azevedo men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Azevedo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Azevedo were Truck Driver and Milker. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Milker
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Milker
    8%
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What is the average Azevedo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Azevedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Azevedo in 1947 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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