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Arvigo Family History

Arvigo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arrigo, Arviso, Arvizo, Avino, Argo, Frigo, Rigo, Arvizu, Vigo

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Where is the Arvigo family from?

You can see how Arvigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvigo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arvigo families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arvigo's in USA. California had the highest population of Arvigo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvigo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Arvigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvigo 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Arvigo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arvigo. For the veterans among your Arvigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvigo lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Arvigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arvigo in 1978 was 47, and 64 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvigo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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