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Cannizzo Family History

Cannizzo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): metonymic occupational name for a maker of reed matting and the like from Sicilian cannizzu ‘reed matting’ from Late Latin cannicius ‘made of reed’.

It may also be a topographic name for someone who lived by a reedbed from a collective derivative of canna ‘reed’.

This name reflects the historical significance of reeds in the local craftsmanship and environment.

Reed matting was commonly used for various purposes, showcasing the versatility of this material.

The evolution of such names highlights the intertwined nature of occupation and geography in naming conventions.

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


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Where is the Cannizzo family from?

You can see how Cannizzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannizzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Cannizzo families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cannizzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cannizzo families in 1920.
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What did your Cannizzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannizzo. 20% of Cannizzo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cannizzo women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cannizzo were Barber and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    25%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Stitcher
    13%

What Cannizzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Cannizzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannizzo 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Cannizzo. 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 329 military records available for the last name Cannizzo. For the veterans among your Cannizzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannizzo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cannizzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cannizzo in 1960 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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