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Carlisi Family History

Carlisi Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive Carlino of the personal name Carlo an equivalent of Charles.

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


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Where is the Carlisi family from?

You can see how Carlisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlisi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carlisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Carlisi families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Carlisi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carlisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlisi 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 Carlisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carlisi. 22% of Carlisi men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Carlisi women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carlisi were Presser and Apron Finisher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Presser
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Apron Finisher
    50%

What Carlisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Carlisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlisi 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Carlisi. 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 157 military records available for the last name Carlisi. For the veterans among your Carlisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlisi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carlisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Carlisi in 1963 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlisi 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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