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Taro Family History

Taro 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: Tao, Aro, Toro, Baro, Turo, Tano, Karo, Maro, Haro, Caro

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Where is the Taro family from?

You can see how Taro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Taro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Taro families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Taro's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Taro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taro 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 Taro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taro. 30% of Taro men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Taro women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk Retael
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Taro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Taro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taro 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Taro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Taro. For the veterans among your Taro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Taro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Taro in 1964 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taro 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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