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Balzano Family History

Balzano Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Campania): nickname from balzano ‘strange odd’.

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


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Where is the Balzano family from?

You can see how Balzano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balzano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Balzano families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Balzano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balzano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balzano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balzano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balzano. 25% of Balzano men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Balzano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balzano were Longshoreman 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
    25%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Longshoreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Womens Slipper Packer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balzano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balzano 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 Balzano. 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 518 military records available for the last name Balzano. For the veterans among your Balzano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balzano lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Balzano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Balzano in 1947 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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