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Davanzo Family History

Davanzo Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Avanzo a popular omen or well-wishing name of the late Middle Ages meaning ‘advantage'.

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


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Where is the Davanzo family from?

You can see how Davanzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davanzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Davanzo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Davanzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Davanzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davanzo 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 Davanzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davanzo. 41% of Davanzo men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Davanzo women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davanzo were Labor and Operator.

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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
    41%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Davanzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davanzo 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Davanzo. 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 789 military records available for the last name Davanzo. For the veterans among your Davanzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davanzo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Davanzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Davanzo in 1953 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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