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Giarrusso Family History

Giarrusso Surname Meaning

Italian: from a compound personal name composed of a shortened form of the personal name Giovanni + the personal name Russo or the adjective russo ‘red’ (see Rosso).

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


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Where is the Giarrusso family from?

You can see how Giarrusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giarrusso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Giarrusso families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Giarrusso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giarrusso families in 1920.
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What did your Giarrusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giarrusso. 15% of Giarrusso men worked as a Bartender and 34% of Giarrusso women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giarrusso were Barber 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

  • Bartender
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Draftsman
    10%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    34%
  • Bench Hand
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giarrusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giarrusso 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Giarrusso. 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 441 military records available for the last name Giarrusso. For the veterans among your Giarrusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giarrusso lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Giarrusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Giarrusso in 1956 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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