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Montaro Family History

Montaro 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: Montano, Montero, Montoro, Montag, Montalbo, Monaco, Montalto

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Where is the Montaro family from?

You can see how Montaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montaro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Montaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Montaro families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Montaro's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Montaro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montaro ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Montaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montaro 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Montaro. 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 28 military records available for the last name Montaro. For the veterans among your Montaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montaro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Montaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Montaro in 1964 was 64, and 47 in 2004.

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