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Dario Family History

Dario Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the personal name Dario (see Darius).

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


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Where is the Dario family from?

You can see how Dario families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dario family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dario families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Dario families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dario's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dario families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dario 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 Dario ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dario. 36% of Dario men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dario women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dario were Cook and 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dario. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dario 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Dario. 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 403 military records available for the last name Dario. For the veterans among your Dario ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dario lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dario life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dario in 1956 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dario

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dario 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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