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Crescenzo Family History

Crescenzo Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Crescenzo an omen or well-wishing name bestowed in the hope that the recipient will thrive and prosper (literally ‘grow well’).

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


Similar surnames: Cresci, Crescenzi, De Crescenzo, D'ascenzo, Crispino, Di Scenza

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Where is the Crescenzo family from?

You can see how Crescenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crescenzo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Crescenzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Crescenzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Crescenzo's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Crescenzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crescenzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Crescenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crescenzo. 36% of Crescenzo men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Crescenzo women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crescenzo were New Worker and Deamstress. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Barber
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Deamstress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crescenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crescenzo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crescenzo. 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 524 military records available for the last name Crescenzo. For the veterans among your Crescenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crescenzo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Crescenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Crescenzo in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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