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Carusso Family History

Carusso 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: Caruso, Colarusso, Russo, Cardoso, Capasso, Brusso, Cafasso, Iarussi

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Where is the Carusso family from?

You can see how Carusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carusso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carusso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Carusso families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carusso's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Carusso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carusso 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 Carusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carusso. 34% of Carusso men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Carusso women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carusso were Owner and Book Keeper.

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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
    34%
  • Photographer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Book Keeper
    40%

What Carusso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Carusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carusso 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Carusso. 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 21 military records available for the last name Carusso. For the veterans among your Carusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carusso lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Carusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Carusso in 1971 was 79, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carusso 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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