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Asaro Family History

Asaro Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Assaro (formerly Asaro) in Enna province.

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


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Where is the Asaro family from?

You can see how Asaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Asaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Asaro families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Asaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Asaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asaro 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 Asaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asaro. 24% of Asaro men worked as a Laborer and 52% of Asaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asaro were Presser and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    52%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Packer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Asaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Asaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asaro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Asaro. 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 850 military records available for the last name Asaro. For the veterans among your Asaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asaro lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Asaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Asaro in 1959 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asaro 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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