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Barruso Family History

Barruso Surname 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: Barroso, Borruso, Barrus, Caruso, Barreto, Barkus, Barrs, Barrese

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Where is the Barruso family from?

You can see how Barruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barruso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barruso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Barruso family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barruso's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barruso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barruso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wire Drawer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barruso. 100% of Barruso men worked as a Wire Drawer and 100% of Barruso women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Wire Drawer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Barruso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Barruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barruso 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Barruso. 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 9 military records available for the last name Barruso. For the veterans among your Barruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barruso lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Barruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barruso in 1981 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barruso ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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