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De Canio Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Canio (from Latin Canius meaning ’white-haired’) borne by a 3rd-century Christian martyr.

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


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You can see how De Canio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Canio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 De Canio families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded De Canio's in USA. New York had the highest population of De Canio families in 1920.
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What is the average De Canio lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, De Canio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for De Canio in 1987 was 74, and 89 in 1999.

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