History of your Surname
Get access to Marusa family records.Start a free trial

Marusa Family History

Marusa 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: Marusak, Maruska, Maruca, Maruna, Mars, Maras, Caruso, Mares, Marra

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Marusa family from?

You can see how Marusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marusa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Marusa families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marusa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marusa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Marusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marusa. 25% of Marusa men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Marusa women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marusa were Butcher and Machine Worker. .

View Census Data for Marusa | Data not to scale

*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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Factory Worker
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Machine Worker
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Marusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Marusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marusa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Marusa

Passenger Lists

There are 198 immigration records available for the last name Marusa. 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.

View all Marusa immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 198 military records available for the last name Marusa. For the veterans among your Marusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Marusa military records

You've only scratched the surface of Marusa family history

Discover More

What is the average Marusa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marusa in 1962 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marusa

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Marusa family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Marusa last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial