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Roano Family History

Roano 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: Romano, Roan, Riano, Ruano, Rosano, Proano, Roane, Rong, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Roano family from?

You can see how Roano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roano family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Roano's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Roano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Roano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roano 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Roano. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roano. For the veterans among your Roano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roano lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Roano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roano in 1997 was 91, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roano 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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