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Waro Family History

Waro 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: Aro, Ward, Baro, Ware, Karo, Maro, Haro, Caro, Faro, Warm

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Where is the Waro family from?

You can see how Waro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Waro families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Waro's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Waro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waro 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 Waro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waro. 100% of Waro men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Waro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waro 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Waro. 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 56 military records available for the last name Waro. For the veterans among your Waro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Waro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Waro in 1968 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waro 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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