Italy
Liguria
Genova
Avegno is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 2,528 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 55 passengers departing from Avegno arrived in the United States.
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Testana279m769
- Avegno Chiesa92m641
- Salto Chiesa247m462
- Corticella40m127
- Molino Nuovo40m112
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Arbora200m132
- Pietrafitta287m71
- Lupara250m39
- Vescina238m37
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has grown 42% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 12 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
55
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
12 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Avegno recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Avegno.
- Bruna Martinellib. 1926