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Armentano Family History

Armentano Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Calabria and Basilicata): habitational name for someone from Armento in Potenza province, Basilicata (see Armento).

Alternatively, perhaps an occupational name for a herdsman (see Armento).

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


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Where is the Armentano family from?

You can see how Armentano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armentano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Armentano families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Armentano's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Armentano families in 1920.
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What did your Armentano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armentano. 64% of Armentano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Armentano women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armentano were Food Chemist and At Home.

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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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Food Chemist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • At Home
    50%

What Armentano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Armentano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armentano 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Armentano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Armentano. For the veterans among your Armentano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armentano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Armentano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Armentano in 1956 was 36, and 86 in 2003.

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