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Amaro Family History

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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Where is the Amaro family from?

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.

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Census Records
There are 11,000 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 Lists
There are 4,000 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 Cards
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.
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Census Records

There are 11,000 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 Canadian census records for Amaro

Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 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 Cards

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

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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.

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