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Sparacio Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from southern Italian sparacio Sicilian sparaciu ‘asparagus’ (standard Italian asparago) possibly used for a grower or seller of asparagus as a nickname for a tall thin person or as a topographic name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sparacino, Sparaco, Saracco, Spadaro, Parco, Paradiso, Starace

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Where is the Sparacio family from?

You can see how Sparacio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparacio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sparacio families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sparacio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sparacio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparacio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sparacio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sparacio. 27% of Sparacio men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Sparacio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparacio were Chauffeur and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    56%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Ironer Folder
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sparacio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparacio 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Sparacio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 369 military records available for the last name Sparacio. For the veterans among your Sparacio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparacio lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sparacio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sparacio in 1958 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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