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Nado Family History

Nado 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: Rado, Naso, Nardo, Nadon, Nudo, Naro, Bado, Dado, Pado, Bao

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Where is the Nado family from?

You can see how Nado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nado family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nado families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Nado families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nado's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Nado families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nado. 100% of Nado men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nado women worked as a Maid. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nado 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Nado. 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 406 military records available for the last name Nado. For the veterans among your Nado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nado lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nado in 1958 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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