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Dicostanzo Family History

Dicostanzo 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: Di Costanzo, Costanzo, Costanza, Castano, Di Sanza, Di Sano, Cortazzo

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Where is the Dicostanzo family from?

You can see how Dicostanzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicostanzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dicostanzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dicostanzo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dicostanzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dicostanzo 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 Dicostanzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dicostanzo. 22% of Dicostanzo men worked as a New Worker and 43% of Dicostanzo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dicostanzo were Fruit Dealer and Packer.

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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
    22%
  • Longshore
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Fruit Dealer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • None
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

What Dicostanzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Dicostanzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicostanzo 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Dicostanzo. 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 159 military records available for the last name Dicostanzo. For the veterans among your Dicostanzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicostanzo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dicostanzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dicostanzo in 1956 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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