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Licari Family History

Licari Name Meaning

Italian (southern): occupational name from Greek alykarios ‘salt worker’ from classical Greek halykos ‘salty brackish’.

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


Similar surnames: Zicari, Lipari, Sicari, Ficara, Licata, Locati, Vicario, Vicari, Pari

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Where is the Licari family from?

You can see how Licari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licari family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Licari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Licari families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Licari's in USA. New York had the highest population of Licari families in 1880.
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What did your Licari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Licari. 33% of Licari men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Licari women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Licari were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    33%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Licari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licari 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 Licari. 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 669 military records available for the last name Licari. For the veterans among your Licari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licari lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Licari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Licari in 1946 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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