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Naro Family History

Naro Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Naro in Agrigento province Sicily. Americanized form of French Noreau.

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


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Where is the Naro family from?

You can see how Naro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Naro family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naro's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Naro families in 1891.
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What did your Naro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naro. 31% of Naro men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Naro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naro were Farmer and Helper.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Helper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naro 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Naro. 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 514 military records available for the last name Naro. For the veterans among your Naro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naro lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Naro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Naro in 1960 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naro 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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