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Palazzo Family History

Palazzo Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Palazzo Adriano in Palermo province Sicily Palazzo San Gervasio in Potenza province Basilicata or possibly from Palazzo Canavese in Turin province all named with palazzo ‘palace noble mansion’ (from Latin palatium a word derived from the Palatium or mons Palatinus in Rome site of the emperor Augustus’ golden house).

In some instances the name may be topographic for someone who lived near a royal or high status mansion or an occupational name for someone who was employed in one.

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


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Where is the Palazzo family from?

You can see how Palazzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palazzo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Palazzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Palazzo families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palazzo's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Palazzo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palazzo 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 Palazzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palazzo. 17% of Palazzo men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Palazzo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palazzo were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Dressmaker
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palazzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palazzo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Palazzo. 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 Palazzo. For the veterans among your Palazzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palazzo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Palazzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palazzo in 1943 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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