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Discenza Family History

Discenza 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: Di Scenza, Dispenza, Piacenza, Fiscella, Di Cenzo, Fiorenza, Vincenzo

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Where is the Discenza family from?

You can see how Discenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Discenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Discenza families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Discenza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Discenza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Discenza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Discenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Discenza. 32% of Discenza men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Discenza women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Discenza were Mechanic and At Home.

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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
    32%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Waiter
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • At Home
    50%

What Discenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Discenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Discenza 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Discenza. 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 222 military records available for the last name Discenza. For the veterans among your Discenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Discenza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Discenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Discenza in 1956 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Discenza 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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