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Nastro Family History

Nastro 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: Castro, Mastro, Nastri, Nasso, Naito, Nasir, Nast, Naser, Lastra

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Where is the Nastro family from?

You can see how Nastro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nastro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nastro families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nastro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nastro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nastro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nastro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nastro. 34% of Nastro men worked as a Watchman and 100% of Nastro 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

  • Watchman
    34%
  • Trucker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nastro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Nastro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nastro 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Nastro. 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 214 military records available for the last name Nastro. For the veterans among your Nastro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nastro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nastro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nastro in 1964 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nastro 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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