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Nardo Family History

Nardo Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Nardo a short form of any of various names (of ancient Germanic origin) ending with -nardo for example Bernardo (see Bernard ) or Leonardo (see Leonard ). Compare De Nardo .

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


Similar surnames: Cardo, Bardo, Nasso, Nard, Pardo, Nardi, Nord, Arno, Hardt, Bardon

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Where is the Nardo family from?

You can see how Nardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nardo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Nardo families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nardo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nardo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nardo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nardo. 30% of Nardo men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Nardo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nardo were Labor and Presser. .

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Presser
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nardo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Nardo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Nardo. For the veterans among your Nardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nardo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nardo in 1956 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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