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Argiro Family History

Argiro Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Argiro family from?

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 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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What did your Argiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Argiro. 85% of Argiro men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Argiro women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Argiro were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    85%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Argiro family records will you find?

Census Records

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 Lists

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

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Argiro 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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