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Casanova Family History

Casanova Surname Meaning

Galician, Catalan, Portuguese, and Italian: topographic name from casa ‘house’ + nova ‘new’ or a habitational name from any of the many places so named.

This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Casanova family from?

You can see how Casanova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casanova family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casanova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Casanova families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Casanova's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Casanova families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casanova 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 Casanova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casanova. 29% of Casanova men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Casanova women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casanova were Carpenter 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Costurera
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Casanova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casanova 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Casanova. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Casanova. For the veterans among your Casanova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casanova lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Casanova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Casanova in 1942 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casanova 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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