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Assaro Family History

Assaro Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cassaro, Massaro, Passaro, Asaro, Bassano, Asato, Assaf, Amaro

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Where is the Assaro family from?

You can see how Assaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Assaro families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Assaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Assaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Assaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Assaro. 43% of Assaro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Assaro women worked as an Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Cement Finisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Assaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Assaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assaro 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Assaro. 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 29 military records available for the last name Assaro. For the veterans among your Assaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assaro lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Assaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Assaro in 1943 was 60, and 57 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assaro 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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