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Marrano Family History

Marrano Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a ruffian or villain or for a convert to Christianity from Judaism or Mohammedanism mar(r)ano Sicilian marranu.

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


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Where is the Marrano family from?

You can see how Marrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marrano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Marrano families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Marrano's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Marrano families in 1891.
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What did your Marrano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marrano. 50% of Marrano men worked as a Bricklayer and 50% of Marrano women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marrano were Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Marrano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marrano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrano 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Marrano. 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 159 military records available for the last name Marrano. For the veterans among your Marrano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Marrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Marrano in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marrano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marrano 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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