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Caruss Family History

Caruss 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: Caruso, Caress, Cross, Russ, Cyrus, Gruss, Carras, Carse, Caras, Cass

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Where is the Caruss family from?

You can see how Caruss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caruss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caruss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Caruss families living in Michigan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Caruss's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Caruss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caruss 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 Caruss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caruss. 24% of Caruss men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Caruss women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caruss were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Caruss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caruss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caruss 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Caruss. 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 24 military records available for the last name Caruss. For the veterans among your Caruss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caruss lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Caruss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caruss in 1976 was 66, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caruss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caruss 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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