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Arango Family History

Arango Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from Arango in Asturia.

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


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Where is the Arango family from?

You can see how Arango families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arango family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arango families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Arango families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Arango's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arango families in 1880.
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What did your Arango ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arango. 50% of Arango men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Arango women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arango were Clerk and Stripper.

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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
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stripper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arango. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arango 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Arango. 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 350 military records available for the last name Arango. For the veterans among your Arango ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arango lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arango life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arango in 1964 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arango 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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