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Niro Family History

Niro Name Meaning

Italian: southern variant of Nero from niro niru ‘black’ (from Latin niger). Compare De Niro .

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


Similar surnames: Nero, Nigro, Rio, Naro, Lio, Caro, Piro, Nino, Biron, Toro

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Where is the Niro family from?

You can see how Niro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Niro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Niro family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Niro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Niro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niro. 47% of Niro men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Niro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niro were Butcher and Tailor. .

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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
    47%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%
  • Tailor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Niro. 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 380 military records available for the last name Niro. For the veterans among your Niro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niro lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Niro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Niro in 1945 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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