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Canizzaro Family History

Canizzaro 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: Cannizzaro, Azzaro, Nazzaro, Cannizzo, Mazzaro, Canzano, Catanzaro

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Where is the Canizzaro family from?

You can see how Canizzaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canizzaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Canizzaro families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Canizzaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Canizzaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canizzaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canizzaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canizzaro 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 Canizzaro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canizzaro. For the veterans among your Canizzaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canizzaro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Canizzaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Canizzaro in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canizzaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canizzaro 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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