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Cannistraro Family History

Cannistraro Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): occupational name for a basket maker from an agent derivative of cannistra ‘basket’ (see Cannistra ).

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


Similar surnames: Cannistraci, Cannistra, Cannizzaro, Cannizzo, Capraro, Cestaro

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Where is the Cannistraro family from?

You can see how Cannistraro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannistraro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cannistraro families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cannistraro's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cannistraro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannistraro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cannistraro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cannistraro. 50% of Cannistraro men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Cannistraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannistraro 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 Cannistraro. 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 83 military records available for the last name Cannistraro. For the veterans among your Cannistraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannistraro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Cannistraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cannistraro in 1953 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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