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Picaro Family History

Picaro 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: Picard, Picazo, Picano, Picado, Pico, Pickard, Pilato, Cicero, Pinard

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Where is the Picaro family from?

You can see how Picaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Picaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Picaro families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Picaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Picaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Picaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Picaro. 72% of Picaro men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Barber
    29%

What Picaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Picaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picaro 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Picaro. 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 56 military records available for the last name Picaro. For the veterans among your Picaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picaro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Picaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Picaro in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Picaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picaro 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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