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Misuraca Family History

Misuraca Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Mesoraca in Catanzaro province.

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


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Where is the Misuraca family from?

You can see how Misuraca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misuraca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Misuraca families living in Louisiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Misuraca's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Misuraca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misuraca 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 Misuraca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misuraca. 19% of Misuraca men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Misuraca women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Misuraca were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Crew Member
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Misuraca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misuraca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misuraca 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Misuraca. 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 481 military records available for the last name Misuraca. For the veterans among your Misuraca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misuraca lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Misuraca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Misuraca in 1960 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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