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Cuaresma Name Meaning

Spanish: from cuaresma ‘Lent’ probably applied as a nickname for someone born during this period.

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


Similar surnames: Cresta, Cuesta, Cates, Soares, Urena, Guardia, Clare, Ledesma

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Where is the Cuaresma family from?

You can see how Cuaresma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuaresma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cuaresma families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cuaresma's in USA. California had the highest population of Cuaresma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuaresma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cuaresma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuaresma. 57% of Cuaresma men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    57%
  • Dairyman
    19%
  • Day Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Cuaresma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuaresma 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Cuaresma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Cuaresma lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cuaresma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cuaresma in 1961 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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