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Speranza Family History

Speranza Name Meaning

Italian: from the omen or devotional personal name Speranza from speranza ‘hope’ borne by both males and females.

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


Similar surnames: Esperanza, Sperandeo, Leanza, Perna, Serena, Franca, Penza, Franza

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Where is the Speranza family from?

You can see how Speranza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speranza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Speranza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Speranza family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Speranza's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Speranza families in 1911.
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What did your Speranza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speranza. 28% of Speranza men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Speranza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speranza were Clerk 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
    28%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Speranza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speranza 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Speranza. 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 953 military records available for the last name Speranza. For the veterans among your Speranza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speranza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Speranza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Speranza in 1954 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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