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Direnzo Family History

Direnzo Name 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 Renzo, Di Rienzo, Lorenzo, Di Cenzo, Rienzo, Renzo, De Renzo

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Where is the Direnzo family from?

You can see how Direnzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Direnzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Direnzo families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Direnzo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Direnzo families in 1920.
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What did your Direnzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Direnzo. 35% of Direnzo men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Direnzo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Direnzo were Rubber Mixer and Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Rubber Mixer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Salesgirl
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Direnzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Direnzo 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Direnzo. 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 518 military records available for the last name Direnzo. For the veterans among your Direnzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Direnzo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Direnzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Direnzo in 1948 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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