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Colarusso Family History

Colarusso Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Cola + russo ‘red’ (southern variant of rosso) hence a nickname meaning ‘red Nicholas’

or alternatively from a compound name with the same second element as a personal name

(see Rosso).

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


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Where is the Colarusso family from?

You can see how Colarusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colarusso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Colarusso families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Colarusso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Colarusso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colarusso 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 Colarusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colarusso. 22% of Colarusso men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Colarusso women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colarusso were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Sales Girl
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colarusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colarusso 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Colarusso. 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 749 military records available for the last name Colarusso. For the veterans among your Colarusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colarusso lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Colarusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Colarusso in 1954 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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