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Locarno Family History

Locarno 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: Lopardo, Lozano, Lonardo, Carro, Carne, Rosario, Solano, Longino

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Where is the Locarno family from?

You can see how Locarno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locarno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Locarno families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Locarno's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Locarno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locarno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Locarno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Locarno. 34% of Locarno men worked as a Machinist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Quarryman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Locarno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locarno 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Locarno. 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 21 military records available for the last name Locarno. For the veterans among your Locarno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locarno lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Locarno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Locarno in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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