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Biancalana Family History

Biancalana Name Meaning

Italian (Tuscany): nickname or metonymic occupational name from (im)biancalana literally ‘(to) white(n) wool’ denoting someone who cleaned and bleached wool.

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


Similar surnames: Bianca, Bianco, Insalaco, Sansalone, Di Scala, Beanland, Branaman

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Where is the Biancalana family from?

You can see how Biancalana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biancalana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biancalana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Biancalana family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Biancalana's in USA. California had the highest population of Biancalana families in 1880.
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What did your Biancalana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fisher Man were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biancalana. 34% of Biancalana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Biancalana women worked as a Fisher Man. .

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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
    34%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fisher Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Biancalana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biancalana 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Biancalana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 198 military records available for the last name Biancalana. For the veterans among your Biancalana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biancalana lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Biancalana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Biancalana in 1953 was 40, and 59 in 2004.

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