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Pizana Name Meaning

Spanish (Alicante): possibly from pisana literally ‘from Pisa’ denoting a type of cotton material.

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


Similar surnames: Pizano, Pina, Piana, Picano, Viana, Pacana, Pizzano, Pisano, Lizana

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Where is the Pizana family from?

You can see how Pizana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pizana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pizana families living in Arizona. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pizana's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Pizana families in 1920.
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What did your Pizana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pizana. 82% of Pizana men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    82%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Pizana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pizana 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Pizana. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pizana. For the veterans among your Pizana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pizana lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pizana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pizana in 1950 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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