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Carissimo Family History

Carissimo Name 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: Verissimo, Cassino, Carmosino, Massimo, Crispino, Caissie, Caruso

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Where is the Carissimo family from?

You can see how Carissimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carissimo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carissimo families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carissimo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Carissimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carissimo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carissimo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Carissimo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carissimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carissimo 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carissimo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carissimo. For the veterans among your Carissimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carissimo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Carissimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Carissimo in 1969 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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