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Rescigno Family History

Rescigno Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Roscigno in Salerno province (Campania).

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


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Where is the Rescigno family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rescigno. 30% of Rescigno men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rescigno women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rescigno were New Worker and Pinner.

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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
    30%
  • Chef
    9%
  • Barber
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Pinner
    25%

What Rescigno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Rescigno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rescigno 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 Rescigno. 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 438 military records available for the last name Rescigno. For the veterans among your Rescigno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rescigno lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rescigno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rescigno in 1955 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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