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Macaruso Family History

Macaruso 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: Jacaruso, Macaluso, Caruso, Macario, Madaras, Macari, Madaris

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Where is the Macaruso family from?

You can see how Macaruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaruso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Macaruso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Macaruso families living in Rhode Island. This was about 63% of all the recorded Macaruso's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Macaruso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaruso 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 Macaruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macaruso. 34% of Macaruso men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Macaruso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Macaruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaruso 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Macaruso. 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 68 military records available for the last name Macaruso. For the veterans among your Macaruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaruso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Macaruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macaruso in 1964 was 43, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macaruso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaruso 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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