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Monterosso Family History

Monterosso Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from any of numerous places called Monterosso as for example Monterosso Calabro in Vibo Valentia or Monterosso Almo in Ragusa.

This name takes its origin from monte ‘mountain’ combined with the personal name Russo or Rosso.

Monterosso Calabro and Monterosso Almo are notable examples of this naming convention.

Both locations reflect the geographical features of Sicily, emphasizing the mountainous terrain.

The personal names associated with this term add a cultural dimension to its etymology.

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


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You can see how Monterosso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monterosso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Monterosso families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Monterosso's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Monterosso families in 1920.
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What did your Monterosso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Meat Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monterosso. 50% of Monterosso men worked as a Fisherman and 43% of Monterosso women worked as a Meat Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monterosso were Butcher and Saleswoman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Meat Packer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Monterosso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monterosso 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

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There are 126 military records available for the last name Monterosso. For the veterans among your Monterosso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Monterosso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Monterosso in 1958 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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