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Camargo Family History

Camargo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place so called in Andalusia.

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


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Where is the Camargo family from?

You can see how Camargo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camargo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Camargo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Camargo families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Camargo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Camargo families in 1911.
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What did your Camargo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camargo. 60% of Camargo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Agricultor
    8%
  • Labrador
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Camargo. 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 270 military records available for the last name Camargo. For the veterans among your Camargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camargo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Camargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Camargo in 1952 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camargo 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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