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Arrao Family History

Arrao Name 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: Arras, Arnao, Armao, Arra, Carro, Aro, Arora, Rao, Barra, Marra

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrao 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 Arrao ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arrao ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Arrao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrao 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Arrao. 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 28 military records available for the last name Arrao. For the veterans among your Arrao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrao lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Arrao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Arrao in 1980 was 90, and 64 in 2003.

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