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Cassanova Family History

Cassanova Surname Meaning

Altered form of Galician Catalan Portuguese and Italian Casanova. This surname is also found in Jamaica.

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


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Where is the Cassanova family from?

You can see how Cassanova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassanova family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cassanova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Cassanova families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cassanova's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cassanova families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassanova 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 Cassanova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassanova. 34% of Cassanova men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Cassanova women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassanova were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Cassanova family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Cassanova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassanova 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Cassanova. 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 131 military records available for the last name Cassanova. For the veterans among your Cassanova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassanova lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cassanova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cassanova in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassanova 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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