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Largo Family History

Largo Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from largo ‘large tall broad’. This surname is also found in the Philippines.

In the US it is most common among Native Americans (Navajos) in NM and AR.

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


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Where is the Largo family from?

You can see how Largo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Largo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Largo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Largo families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Largo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Largo families in 1911.
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What did your Largo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Largo. 44% of Largo men worked as a Laborer and 84% of Largo women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Largo were Coal Loader and Farmer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Silver Smith
    6%
  • Coal Loader
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    84%
  • Farmer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Largo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Largo 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Largo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Largo. For the veterans among your Largo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Largo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Largo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Largo in 1955 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Largo 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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