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Scarro Family History

Scarro 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: Carro, Scarry, Scarr, Sarro, Scarfo, Scarbro, Scarrow, Cerro, Cardo

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Where is the Scarro family from?

You can see how Scarro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scarro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Scarro families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Scarro's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scarro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scarro. 100% of Scarro 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 203 census records available for the last name Scarro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarro 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Scarro. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scarro. For the veterans among your Scarro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarro lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Scarro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scarro in 1991 was 57, and 81 in 1993.

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