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Marsicano Family History

Marsicano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Marsico (see Marsico) or from the Marsica an area in Abruzzo with the agent suffix -ano.

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


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Where is the Marsicano family from?

You can see how Marsicano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsicano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsicano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Marsicano families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsicano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marsicano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsicano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marsicano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsicano. 44% of Marsicano men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Marsicano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsicano were Salesman and Closer.

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mounter
    19%
  • Closer
    19%

What Marsicano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marsicano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsicano 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Marsicano. 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 382 military records available for the last name Marsicano. For the veterans among your Marsicano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsicano lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Marsicano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marsicano in 1960 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsicano 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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