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Arao Family History

Arao Name 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, Rao, Arco, Arno, Argo, Arai, Arnao, Arko, Armao, Arbo

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Where is the Arao family from?

You can see how Arao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arao families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Arao's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Arao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arao ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arao ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Arao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arao 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Arao. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Arao. For the veterans among your Arao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arao lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Arao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arao in 1957 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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