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Canizaro Family History

Canizaro 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: Canzano, Cannizzaro, Canizares, Azzaro, Manzano, Cassaro, Nazzaro

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Where is the Canizaro family from?

You can see how Canizaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canizaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Canizaro families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Canizaro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Canizaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canizaro 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 Canizaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canizaro. 75% of Canizaro men worked as a Barber and 100% of Canizaro women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Barber
    75%
  • Lawyer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Canizaro family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canizaro lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Canizaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Canizaro in 1954 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canizaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canizaro 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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