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Cannizzaro Family History

Cannizzaro Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily and Calabria):: occupational name Italian cannizzaro for a maker of reed matting.

Habitational name from a place in eastern Sicily named Cannizzaro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cannizzaro family from?

You can see how Cannizzaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannizzaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Cannizzaro families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cannizzaro's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Cannizzaro families in 1920.
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What did your Cannizzaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannizzaro. 23% of Cannizzaro men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Cannizzaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cannizzaro were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    23%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    32%
  • Packer
    6%
  • Machine Operator
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cannizzaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannizzaro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cannizzaro. 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 951 military records available for the last name Cannizzaro. For the veterans among your Cannizzaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannizzaro lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cannizzaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cannizzaro in 1952 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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