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Zarro Family History

Zarro Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Sarro or Zaro.

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


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Where is the Zarro family from?

You can see how Zarro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zarro families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarro's in USA. California had the highest population of Zarro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarro 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 Zarro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarro. 49% of Zarro men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Zarro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarro were Shipping Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    42%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zarro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarro 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Zarro. 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 337 military records available for the last name Zarro. For the veterans among your Zarro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarro lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zarro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zarro in 1960 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarro 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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