Amaro Family History

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Amaro Name Meaning

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: of uncertain and multiple origin. In part at least, it is from the Germanic personal name Amalric, introduced to northern Italy by the Lombards and to the Iberian peninsula by the Visigoths. In Sicily, it is from a nickname meaning ‘bitter’, ‘unlucky’, or ‘disappointed’ or from an Arabic personal name ‘Ammar. In Portugal, it is from a personal name Amaro, of disputed origin.

Similar surnames: Maro, Amar, Amado, Amari, Mauro, Marzo, Caro, Mato, Alamo, Asaro

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You can see how Amaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amaro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Amaro families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Amaro families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Amaro's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Amaro families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Amaro Family Occupations

What did your Amaro ancestors do for a living?

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Farmer
33%
Keep House
33%
Laborer
33%

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Amaro Historical Records

What Amaro family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amaro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Amaro. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Amaro. For the veterans among your Amaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Amaro military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amaro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1881 Canadian census records for Amaro

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Amaro. 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.

View all Amaro immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Amaro. For the veterans among your Amaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Amaro military records

Amaro Life Expectancy

What is the average Amaro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Amaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Amaro in 1949 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amaro