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Lorusso Family History

Lorusso 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: Lo Russo, Russo, Brusso, Rousso, La Russo, Loreto, Russ, Caruso

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Where is the Lorusso family from?

You can see how Lorusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorusso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lorusso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Lorusso families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lorusso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lorusso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorusso 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 Lorusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorusso. 36% of Lorusso men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Lorusso women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorusso were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorusso 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 Lorusso. 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 901 military records available for the last name Lorusso. For the veterans among your Lorusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorusso lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lorusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lorusso in 1949 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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