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Gassaro Family History

Gassaro 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: Cassaro, Massaro, Passaro, Bassano, Cassano, Gaspar, Gossard, Gaspari

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gassaro ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gassaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassaro 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gassaro. 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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There are 58 military records available for the last name Gassaro. For the veterans among your Gassaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassaro lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Gassaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gassaro in 1960 was 53, and 87 in 2000.

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