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Siracusa Family History

Siracusa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from the city of Siracusa (Syracuse) in southeastern Sicily.

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


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Where is the Siracusa family from?

You can see how Siracusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siracusa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Siracusa families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Siracusa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siracusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siracusa 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 Siracusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siracusa. 29% of Siracusa men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Siracusa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siracusa were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Finisher
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Siracusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siracusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siracusa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Siracusa. 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 546 military records available for the last name Siracusa. For the veterans among your Siracusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siracusa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Siracusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siracusa in 1954 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siracusa 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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