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Maresco Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily):: probably a habitational name from a place so called named with marisco a term denoting a species of reed (from Latin mariscus) or a topographic name for someone who lived by a reed bed. alternatively perhaps from an old personal name Marisco.

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


Similar surnames: Moresco, Marasco, Marsico, Mars, Marco, Mares, Carrico, Vasco, Maren

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Where is the Maresco family from?

You can see how Maresco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maresco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maresco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maresco family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maresco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maresco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maresco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maresco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maresco. 26% of Maresco men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Maresco women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maresco were Truck Driver and Wrapper. .

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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
    26%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Wrapper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maresco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maresco 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Maresco. 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 297 military records available for the last name Maresco. For the veterans among your Maresco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maresco lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maresco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maresco in 1944 was 17, and 53 in 2004.

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