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Corazza Family History

Corazza Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a metonymic occupational name for an armorer from corazza ‘cuirass’ or alternatively a nickname from the Calabrian dialect word corazzu ‘generous man’

probably a derivative of dialect core ‘heart’ (standard Italian cuore).

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


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Where is the Corazza family from?

You can see how Corazza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corazza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corazza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Corazza families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Corazza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Corazza families in 1880.
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What did your Corazza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corazza. 55% of Corazza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Corazza women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corazza were Janitor and Secretary.

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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
    55%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corazza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corazza 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Corazza. 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 337 military records available for the last name Corazza. For the veterans among your Corazza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corazza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corazza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Corazza in 1963 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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