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Jacaruso Family History

Jacaruso Surname Meaning

Italian: from a compound of Ia- (from the personal name Ianni) + southern Italian caruso ‘lad boy’.

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


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Where is the Jacaruso family from?

You can see how Jacaruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacaruso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jacaruso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jacaruso families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jacaruso's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Jacaruso families in 1920.
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What did your Jacaruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacaruso. 20% of Jacaruso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jacaruso women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Buffer
    20%
  • Pipe Maker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Jacaruso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Jacaruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacaruso 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Jacaruso. 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 323 military records available for the last name Jacaruso. For the veterans among your Jacaruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacaruso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jacaruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jacaruso in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacaruso 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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