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Ano Family History

Ano Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Hénault or directly of French Hunault (see Henault).

Catalan (Añó): Castilianized form of Anyó probably from the old personal name Annone.

Japanese: variant of Anno.

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


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Where is the Ano family from?

You can see how Ano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Ano families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ano's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ano families in 1891.
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What did your Ano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ano. 52% of Ano men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ano women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ano were Farmer and Bag Marker.

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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
    52%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Bag Marker
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 919 immigration records available for the last name Ano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Ano. For the veterans among your Ano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ano lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ano in 1959 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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