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Decrescenzo Family History

Decrescenzo 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: De Crescenzo, Crescenzo, Crescenzi, D'ascenzo, De Vincenzo, De Rienzo

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Where is the Decrescenzo family from?

You can see how Decrescenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decrescenzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Decrescenzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decrescenzo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Decrescenzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decrescenzo 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 Decrescenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decrescenzo. 36% of Decrescenzo men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Decrescenzo women worked as a Dress Maker.

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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

  • New Worker
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%

What Decrescenzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Decrescenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decrescenzo 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Decrescenzo. 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 194 military records available for the last name Decrescenzo. For the veterans among your Decrescenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decrescenzo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Decrescenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Decrescenzo in 1952 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decrescenzo 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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