Aro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Aro

mormordiane — 2012-04-29 00:00:55Z

My mother's step-father was Henry Winter Aro B Jan 24, 1879
I have no other info on him but he married my grandmother Margaret Hause Aro as his second wife after the death of his first wife, the sister of Margaret. They had one son, Richard Aro.

Correction, name is "Aaro"

MaryJanie360 — 2012-03-27 06:15:26Z

I misspelled the name, my apologies. Of course it makes sense the way it is spelled, it was a careless mistake.

Re: Aro from Norway

lnagen97 — 2012-03-27 03:17:16Z

Linda, I am Mervin Aaro's daughter, Lorrie. Just wanted to get Dad's name spelled correctly. I'm trying to figure out how you fit in - I remember a Linda from childhood, but not much about you. I actually got online to look up Grandpa Aaro's records.

Take care,
Lorrie

Aro

blaero — 2012-02-27 06:52:18Z

I'm trying to delve into the history of Aro, but I'm stuck at my great grandparents. On my grandfather's birth certificate it says Unknown as the father and Margaret as the mother.

I'm pretty sure I found the right Margaret, but it's hard to say for sure not knowing her maiden name. I think his father's name was Henry or Harry, born on or around 1878.

Anyone else hit a roadblock at Harry or Henry Aro?

Re: Aro from Norway

LindaRego17 — 2012-02-24 08:21:43Z

Sorry, I spelled their name wrong. My cousins spell their name Aaro.
Linda

Re: Aro from Norway

LindaRego17 — 2012-02-24 08:14:59Z

Hi,
I am glad you found a connection. That always makes me excited. I am away from home right now but will try to pull some information together for you and send it later. I know that Daisy Hole was my Great Grandmother's (Ada) sister. Clouse is either the father of or brother of my uncle(s) by marriage. My Aunt Virginia Stever first married Wallace Arro, divorced him and then married his brother Mervyn. I have three cousins from Wallace and Virginia and two cousins from Mervyn and Virginia - it is a complicated family! All of these cousins live in the Puget Sound area of Washington, as do many of the Hole family members. I could tell you more about Daisy but not a lot about Clouse. I will ask my mom if she can fill in any gaps. I will contact you later.
Peace,
Linda

Re: Aro from Norway

MaryJanie360 — 2012-02-24 02:12:13Z

Hello Linda,

This is the connection I'm looking for! Clouse and Daisy must be my grandmother's grandparents. She said her grandfather immigrated to Canada first from Norway. My grandmother, Bonnie Deputy (now Ides) was born and raised in Blyn, Washington. Her mother, Bertha, is alive and living in Bremerton. My grandma, Bonnie, is married to my grandpa Julius, who is Makah Indian. They live in Neah Bay, WA. My grandmother also has siblings who live around the Suquamish/Kitsap county area still. Thank you, its a part of my family I don't know a lot about!

Re: Aro from Norway?

rollyg_aro — 2012-02-22 10:54:53Z

H! my name is Rolly G. Aro and i'm from cebu city my grandfathers name is Agapito Aro from bohol..

Re: ARO FAMILY

chettrox — 2012-01-29 21:00:32Z

Hey ARO Family.... I am Tessie Aro from Nagcarlan, Laguna and also looking for my relatives. Currently, maintaining residency in New Yrok and Stockholm, Sweden.... Pls. get in touch with me..email: chettrox @yahoo.com

Re: would like to trace my family ancestors... ARO from Philippines

sammijmorris — 2011-07-18 21:03:04Z

Hello,

I'm not sure how much I can help, given I do not know much from my mother's side of the family. But I do know my grandfather's name was Orlando ARO. Maybe we can help one another.

would like to trace my family ancestors... ARO from Philippines

eneldmscrafts — 2011-05-11 22:06:50Z

hi i currently lives here in Scotland but grew and raised in Philippines. My father is from Allen, Samar Philippines. i have a little knowledge about our family history. my father' name is FElipe villanobos Aro... thank you

Re: Aro from philippines?

bonifacioaro — 2010-11-19 02:22:17Z

for ARO family good day for us...my father name Juan Tagod Aro, he was born at bohol city. he told me alot acording to grandfather, the also birht place in CEBU Jose Aro. most of my uncle leave n somewhere n Bohol n Botuan City.And presently my family leave n Ormoc city, Leyte, Philippine.

Re: Aro Family History Elkton MD

sandrajfowler — 2010-07-16 01:27:30Z

I am a descendant of a John B. Aro who was born abt 1830 in Maryland. He lived in Baltimore, Md and had a son named John B. Aro, also. If you think this might be the right John Aro, please contact me at sandyfowler@live.com becasue my memberhsip at ancestry.com runs out tomorrow. Thanks!

Henry Aro

patscga — 2010-06-30 12:31:39Z

Researching Henry Aro, born in Maryland about 1877.

Re: Aro from Norway

LindaRego17 — 2010-03-25 00:25:03Z

My aunt married into the Aaro family in Kitsap County (Holly). Her husbands' parents were Clouse and Daisy (Hole) Aaro. According to records Clouse Aaro was born in Canada and migrated to the US. His parents were from Norway. I know many of my family moved around between Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, Mason and King counties. Could be your Mr. Aro (Aaro) once lived in the Blynn area. Daisy was my Great Grandmother's sister Ada Hole Wyatt). G-Grandma Ada moved from Holly to Blynn. Maybe there is a connection.
I also noted that most folks who spelled their name Aro were from Finland and those who spelled it Aaro were from Norway. Interesting.

Re: UP of MI Aro's

joelaro — 2010-03-04 19:49:21Z

David,
My guess is that in some way we are related. I traveled back to the border of Finland and Sweden a few years back. The town that went to is Pajala Sweden. The only store in 100 miles was Aro Liv (Store). The grave yard was filled with Aro's. It was a interesting place.
Take Care
Joel Aro

Re: Grace Aro

eparo — 2010-02-02 17:01:48Z

Thanks very much for your post. My father is indeed the Sam Aro who married your aunt. I'd love to connect; I have pictures from their wedding and tons of information. You may reach me at Ed.Aro@live.com.

Re: Grace Aro

rschauder — 2010-02-02 14:20:54Z

My aunt, Maureen Albert, married a man named Sam Aro, who was an announcer for the NY Giants Baseball team before they moved to SF. Maureen and Sam later divorced and he moved to Colorado Springs, dying in 1971. I just googled his name and this posting came up..... could this be the same man as your Dad? My Dad (Maureen's younger brother Michael Albert) and I are writing a book and starting to put all the pieces together. Would love to connect if they is some relation. Plus we have photos of Sam Aro!!!!!

Re: ARO FAMILY

ruzo214 — 2010-02-02 05:01:48Z

My grandmother is Aro and she is from Juchipila, Zacatecas, Mexico.

Re: Trace the origin of Aro Family

ntnaro — 2010-01-03 04:08:49Z

Hi Rodrigo,

My name is Antonio Aro, and i'am from Nagcarlan, Laguna Philippines. My father is Tomas Asistido Aro & my mother is Araceli Arceta Aro ( both deceased ). Well, its good to trace our family history... i'am really happy to find another Aro ( a missionary priest ( and he's name is Rev. Fr. Oliver Aro MSP, now assigned in Auckland, New Zealand... he's originally from Lapu-Lapu , Cebu City, Philippines...

Best regards,
Antonio " Tony " Aro
Victoria, BC Canada

Re: Aro from Norway?

MaryJanie360 — 2009-06-15 04:04:01Z

Hello, yes I've seen your posts. If both sides of your ancestry are from the Phillipines than it's quite possibly that both the Nordic name Aro and the Phillipino name Aro came about independently. I have no idea how else to help to that affect other than that I've noticed that some words exist in other languages...they may not mean the same things but it's pretty interesting. This might be the case here. What do you think? Was your father (it was your father?) Phillipino or was he of European or American descent?

Re: Aro from Norway?

rech81 — 2009-06-14 21:05:06Z

Hi! My mother's surname is Aro. We are from Cebu Philippines, we are asian and I never heard Aro as Norwegian. It really interest me when I read your message. I want to find out more. My grandfather's name was Juan Aro he was a soldier during WWII in Philippines. Unfortunately he died in 1989 from natural cause and I was only 8 years old and I don't remember much about him.

Re: Grace Aro

sammyjunior288 — 2009-06-04 16:34:52Z

Hallo,

As you can see in my name, I bear also the name ARO. I was stumbling through the net and landed here, saw your request and decided to reply. I really dont Know if we are related, but I answered your call bcos, WHO KNOWS !! maybe somewhere along the line.
About me,
I originated from the Aro`s Royal family of Lagos State in Nigeria. The Family is BIG, consisting of 3 Chieftaincy families, namely the Aro`s of Lagos, Ojora`s of Lagos and the Odofin`s of Lagos. All belonging to his royal Highness, Oba Oyekan(King) of Lagos`s Cabinet of Chiefs. My Family comes from Ijora Oloye part of Lagos.

Now, to our Forefathers, we were told as kids, they were descendants of Slaves brought back to Africa in the early 19 hundreds. To be eaxact, brought to Saroland ( meaning Siera Leon, Nehbouring country NOW to Nigeria )
They eventually over the yrs. migrated to start Lagos in Nigeria, probably bcos it was the next nearest free and open piece of Land then. Only the See seperated the two places we were told.

So, I think if we we descendants of these so called repariated slaves from United States, surely we The Aro`s of Today MUST have lots and lots of related ONE`S still out there somewhere. Maybe this will be a small step towards lots of UNIFICATIONS.

I`ll be glad if I`ve been of help in this way, but still Happy to know you even if this does not help you.

feel free to contact, if necessary for more research work needs to be done or Questions to be answered. I will be glad to introduce you to more elderly Family members who KNOW definitely MORE than me, I am just over 40yrs. they will surely answer your Questions.

Best greetings from Germany ( I live here now since almost 14 yrs. but do go HOME, Nigeria regularly, even as I have to apply for VISA everytime bcos, I am now GERMAN )

Best Wishes,
Samuel Aro ( member in FACEBOOK.Com. you can check it up)
Nurnberg, Bayern, Germany

Re: UP of MI Aro's

D_ARO — 2009-05-13 03:11:08Z

I live in Negaunee, MI, which is in the U.P. near Lake Superior. The Aro family of my father is from the Houghton, MI area, specifically South Range, which is in the Keweenaw Peninsula. My grandfather, Oscar Aro, was a copper miner. My grandmother's maiden name was Jarvi. Most of our family is in the mid-west, as nearly all of my father's siblings (all 9 of them) moved to the Detroit area in the 30's and 40's to work for the auto industry as the mine's were closing down.

Re: UP of MI Aro's

joelaro — 2009-05-13 01:55:28Z

I live in Seattle. I was over in Sweden a few years back and visited the towns where there were a considerable amount of Aro's. Where are you from

Aro from Norway

MaryJanie360 — 2009-05-05 06:41:31Z

I've been told that the surname Aro from my paternal grandmother's side of the family came from Norway. I see that the majority of people on the forum have ancestry out of Finland or Sweden. My mother actually went through all of the information and found our ancestors already...I'm a little hazy with the details. My grandmother's grandparents immigrated to Canada first, then to America and she says they were Norwegian...and I seem to remember the name Claude Aro. Records and documentation has established that they were indeed Norwegian. Somehow, my grandmother's grandfather (or some such person) made their way to the Blynn, Washington area. If any of this rings familiar for anyhow it would be interesting to see.

Re: Aro Family History Elkton MD

Bigkris00 — 2009-03-26 01:03:13Z

yes john is my great uncle. my grand pop was Luther Aro john brother

Re: UP of MI Aro's

D_ARO — 2009-01-03 05:13:16Z

My grandparents were in the Keweenaw Peninsula, in a small town called South Range. I have their immigration certificates somewhere. Where are you located?

Re: UP of MI Aro's

joelaro — 2008-10-17 22:32:10Z

Hey Dave - I was just in Pajala (spelling) Sweden - right on the border of Finland. Where did your Grandfather and Grandmother immigrate in the States?

My guess is that we are related -
Joel Aro

Re: ARO FAMILY

mony2 — 2008-03-29 05:06:05Z

I live in Chile, South America, hablo muy poco Inglés, mi nombre es Aleksandra Aro Lavado y en mi país no tengo más familia que mi padre, mi abuelo murió muy joven y no sabemos nada de nuestros antepasados.

Re: ARO FAMILY

zyraleanneanne — 2008-03-28 18:14:17Z

hi everyone! my name is ann aro and i come from the philippines... i never thought that the aro family name originated in finland... i thought before my family had a unique name :) so we're all over the US? though not related but share the same family name :) great...

Dorothy M. (Nickerson) Aro, born Oct 1911, wife of Jacob Aro, lived Hennepin Co., MN

margerice1 — 2008-03-10 05:05:06Z

I have an original postcard photograph of “Dorothy Mae Nickerson”, taken 18 Apr 1912”, which I’d like to get back to descendants or family members. She looks to be six months old and is a cute baby.

I found Dorothy M. Nickerson in the 1920 census of St. Louis Co., MN, dau. of John M. and Martha E. Nickerson. By 1930 census, family had moved to Greenway (Itasca Co.) MN. MN marriage records show she married Jacob W. Aro, and SSDI shows Dorothy M. Aro died in 2004 with last SS check to Minneapolis

Get back to me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Dorothy Mae Nickerson Aro.

Re: ARO FAMILY

mony2 — 2007-09-09 21:44:58Z

Mi nombre es M. Aleksandra Aro lavado
vivo en chile y quiero saber de donde viene mi familia

Re: Aro Family History Elkton MD

2006-04-20 18:19:52Z

Since Aro is a pretty.. perhaps I can help. My family is originally from Pajala Sweden, perhaps Finland. Try looking there

Re: ARO FAMILY

2005-12-19 22:18:40Z

Hi! Maybe you already got info on your Aro family. If not try Hiski - Kauhajoki parish (Vaasa lääni )Fi. There is an old Aro family.
Regards Tarja

Re: ARO FAMILY

AliciaKMarshall — 2005-02-02 14:09:59Z

I checked draft records, the family was from Pajala/Pajula Sweden as thought.
Aro, Verner
Birth Date: 24 May 1891
Birth Place: Pajala Sweden
City/County: Shoshone
State: ID
Ethnicity: W
but this is strange
another card for this one
Kaleb Lewi Aro
City: Not Stated
County: Marquette
State: Michigan
Birthplace: Norway
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1888
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1675813
DraftBoard: 2
It states Pajala Norrbotten Norway! Norrbotten is in Sweden not Norway.
He was born Feb. 7, 188? cant read it.It states he was tall, with blue eyes, light brown hair and Married .He was an iron miner at Cleveland cliffs in Marquette Michigan.
alicia

Re: ARO FAMILY

AliciaKMarshall — 2005-02-02 13:59:21Z

You have to track the family from Sweden and then back to Finland . I don't have access to Swedish records but you can post on the Sweden boards. Once you get names, dates then check Hiski in Finland. I think these may be yours.
Hiski records (parish) usually only go up to about mid 1850 or so.
Here is some across the boarder in Finland
Ylitornio - Övertorneå - christened

Father's last name: ARO => Aro
Born Christened Village Farm Father Mother Child

30.3.1858 31.3.1858 Kainuunk. f. 240 Bd.s. Joh. Petter Aro Maria 35-40 Johan Abr:

5.10.1860 11.10.1860 Kainuunk: 240 Backst.k. Joh. Petter Aro Maria 25-30 Emma Maria

12.12.1869 18.12.1869 Kainuunk. f. 63 Bd. Johan Aro Sofia Karolina 25-30 Karl Johan

28.2.1871 5.3.1871 Kainuunk. f. 63 Bd. Johan Aro Sofia Karol: Is:d:r 25-30 Emma Maria

23.1.1872 25.1.1872 Kainuunk. f. 63 Bd. Joh. Ad:sn Aro Sofia Karolina 25-30 Hilma Karol:

10.2.1874 15.2.1874 Kainuunk. f. 63 Bd. Johan Aro Sofia Karol: Isaksd:r 30-35 Johan

original: tv. ndp. 10/2 conf.
10.2.1874 15.2.1874 Kainuunk. f. 63 Bd. Johan Aro Sofia Karol: Isaksd:r 30-35 Karl

original: tv. ndp. 10/2 conf.
31.3.1876 13.4.1876 Kainuunk. Bd. Johan Aro Sofia Karolina 30-35 Sandra Erika

2.4.1877 10.4.1877 Kainuunk. f. 58 Bd. Johan Aro Sofia Karolina 30-35 Edla Sofia

http://www.genealogia.fi/indexe.htm
Alicia

Re: ARO FAMILY

2005-02-01 23:45:07Z

That is awsome thanks a million.. I think Kaleb Levi Aro was my great grandfather. How can I find more information on him? Do you know?
Thanks
JA

Re: Aro Family Montana and Washington

2005-01-07 22:03:22Z

My Grand fathers name was Gunnar Aro, he had a brother Walter Aro. My great grandfathers name was Levi Aro

Re: Searching for Hilda (Husu) Aro and relatives-

2004-12-29 04:03:17Z

Well, I can tell you that Aro is a very common name in the Pajala area. I know that I have family in that area. I have heard that there is a book re: the history of Pajala - wich is the history of the Aro family. I know that my family (Aro) has a cabin on the border of Finland... you can hit a golf ball into finland from the back yard... anything that I can do let me know.
Thanks
Joel

Re: Searching for Hilda (Husu) Aro and relatives-

2004-12-29 02:32:20Z

Joel,
Thanks for the prompt reply. Was there a Waldemar Aro in your family? I don't know where Aunt Hilda 's husband was from. I just assumed it was Finland (what part I don't know), and it looks like Pajala is less than 10 miles from the border. I am hoping any children of theirs, if still alive, can help fill in part of my family tree.
Thanks for your time.
John Pehkonen

Re: Searching for Hilda (Husu) Aro and relatives-

joelaro — 2004-12-27 22:03:04Z

Hello - I may be able to help you out. My family is from Pajala Sweden. Very close to Finland. My great grandfather Levi Aro came to the States via NYC in the late 1800's. He ended up in Butte MT.

The town of Pajala is where many in the Aro family came from.
Thanks
Joel Aro

Re: Aro Family Montana and Washington

joelaro — 2004-12-27 21:59:40Z

Thanks for the information. There were not to many Aro's in the area at that time. What was your fathers name?

Searching for Hilda (Husu) Aro and relatives

BeverlyPehkonen — 2004-12-25 20:23:42Z

I am searching for relatives of my husband's great aunt Hilda Aro. She was married to Waldemar Aro and may have had a daughter Helen. Hilda's maiden name was Husu. She also had sister Hilja and a brother Anton who was my husband's grandfather. Anton was born in Viborg in 1883, and married Mary Maki, originally from Kurikka, Finland, they made their home in Cloquet, MN and both lived there the remainder of their lives. Hilda and Waldemar may lived in or visited New York City in the mid 1920's.

Re: Aro Family Montana and Washington

2004-11-04 04:33:12Z

I am not to sure if this is going to help you out any. But my name is Michael Aro. I am from Sault Ste. Marie ontario canada. My pappa Aro was born in wyoming though, if you want further info you can get back to me by my e-mail.

Re: Ed Aro

2004-09-25 19:42:46Z

Norrbotten census records on line at this link. Your ancestors were Finnish.
alicia
http://www.foark.umu.se/census/Index.htm
seach by last name

Re: ARO FAMILY

AliciaKMarshall — 2004-04-27 14:34:08Z

Not too many Aro names in Lapland Sweden but here are some from the census:
They are listed as Finne/Finnish
Persons in the household:
Family no: 1
Johan August Lindbäck b. 1863, Inhyseshjon
Erika Johanna Aro b. 1864
Maria Augusta b. 1887
Johan Enoch b. 1889
Persons in the household:
Family no: 1
Johan Abram Pettersson Aro b. 1858, Skomakare
Anna Henriksdotter Arola b. 1848
Anna Elisa b. 1882
Emma Maria b. 1884
Johan Oskar b. 1886
Persons in the household:
Family no: 1
Fredrik Aro b. 1835, Hemmansäg.
Fredrika Johanna Erkki b. 1846
Henrik Wilhelm b. 1871
Ida b. 1874
Ester Katarina b. 1877
Sandra Sofia b. 1879
Amalia Kristina b. 1886
Kaleb Levi b. 1888
Persons in the household:
Family no: 1
Sofia Wilhelmina Aro b. 1857, Hemmansäg.
Johan Enok b. 1886
Olga Sofia b. 1889
Persons in the household:
Family no: 1
Karl Oskar Westerberg b. 1865, Hemmansäg.
Eugenia Aro b. 1863
Teresia Gustafva b. 1888
ersons in the household:
Family no: 1
Isak Alatalo b. 1844, Hemmansäg.
Eva Johanna Aro b. 1846
Karl Johan b. 1872
Josefina b. 1875
Family no: 2
Maria Mathilda Aro b. 1869, Piga
Persons in the household:
Family no: 1
Isak Alatalo b. 1844, Hemmansäg.
Eva Johanna Aro b. 1846
Karl Johan b. 1872
Josefina b. 1875

Re: ARO FAMILY

2003-12-10 20:40:42Z

I can tell you that most of the Aro's (from Finland and Sweden) are from around the same area (Padjala, Sweden), a stones toss from Finland. I knwo that there is a book about the town... that is basically the history of the Aro familly in that area. The book is in Swedish... and I cant read it!

My Grandfather came over in the late 1800's from Sweden... moved to Montana.
Thanks
Joel

Re: ARO - Kalle Sifferi (Charles)

AliciaKMarshall — 2003-12-07 20:23:33Z

Last name: Aro
First names: Maria
Other names: Myllykangas
Date fo birth: 99.99.9999
Place of birth: Rautio
State of birth: VII
Country of birth: SF
Date of death: 00.00.1942
Place of death *
State of death: *
Country of death: USA

References: - Siirtokansan kalenteri 1950: 101 ("Zimiläinen " Old Timer"").
( Husband Victor,
Remarks: Pso: Victor Aro. Vih: 19.03.1900 Eveleth, MN. Lapset: 12. KS: Zim, MN, USA. LS > USA > Eveleth, MN > Zim, MN.

Re: Aro Family History Elkton MD

2003-11-21 07:17:36Z

What I know is, all Aro Family came from the Philippines and some of them migrated in U.S. in 1800 and 1900's, like the brother of my grandfather who live in Chicago and some of the Aro are in L.A. California. Most of them are from Taal Batangas and Liliw Laguna Philippines. The Aro family is a very small family that's what my father told me. That's all the information that i can share with you. I hope this will help you