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Dellorusso Family History

Dellorusso 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: Dello Russo, Del Grosso, Del Rosso, Dell'osso, De Russo, Derousse

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Where is the Dellorusso family from?

You can see how Dellorusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellorusso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dellorusso families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dellorusso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dellorusso families in 1920.
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What did your Dellorusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dellorusso. 58% of Dellorusso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dellorusso women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Fruit Salesman
    15%
  • Florist
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Dellorusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellorusso 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Dellorusso. 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 103 military records available for the last name Dellorusso. For the veterans among your Dellorusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellorusso lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dellorusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dellorusso in 1960 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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