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Tarano Family History

Tarano 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: Takano, Turano, Taran, Varano, Marano, Tarango, Taranto, Carano

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Where is the Tarano family from?

You can see how Tarano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tarano families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tarano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tarano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarano. 50% of Tarano men worked as a Cement Mason. .

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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

  • Cement Mason
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Tarano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarano 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Tarano. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tarano. For the veterans among your Tarano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tarano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tarano in 1962 was 74, and 70 in 2001.

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