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Catanzaro Family History

Catanzaro Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria and Sicily): habitational name from Catanzaro in Calabria.

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


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Where is the Catanzaro family from?

You can see how Catanzaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catanzaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 41 Catanzaro families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Catanzaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Catanzaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catanzaro 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 Catanzaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catanzaro. 17% of Catanzaro men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Catanzaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catanzaro were Peddler and Seamstress.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Peddler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Catanzaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catanzaro 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 Catanzaro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Catanzaro. For the veterans among your Catanzaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catanzaro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Catanzaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Catanzaro in 1953 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catanzaro ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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