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Abruzese Family History

Abruzese Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abruzzese, Abbruzzese, Bruzzese, Breese, Bruse, Bruyere, Brazee

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Where is the Abruzese family from?

You can see how Abruzese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abruzese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Abruzese families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abruzese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abruzese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abruzese 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 Abruzese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abruzese. 20% of Abruzese men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Storekeeper
    20%

What Abruzese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Abruzese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abruzese 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Abruzese. 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 71 military records available for the last name Abruzese. For the veterans among your Abruzese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abruzese lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Abruzese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Abruzese in 1965 was 75, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abruzese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abruzese 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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