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Pozzuto Family History

Pozzuto Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): probably a topographic name from an adjective meaning ‘provided with a well’ from Italian pozzo ‘well’.

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


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Where is the Pozzuto family from?

You can see how Pozzuto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pozzuto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pozzuto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pozzuto family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pozzuto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pozzuto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pozzuto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pozzuto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pozzuto. 60% of Pozzuto 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Chipper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Pozzuto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pozzuto 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Pozzuto. 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 140 military records available for the last name Pozzuto. For the veterans among your Pozzuto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pozzuto lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pozzuto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pozzuto in 1947 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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