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Pozza Family History

Pozza Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from pozza ‘pool’ or a habitational name from any of numerous places called Pozza, especially in central Italy, as for example Pozza in Trento (since 1955, Pozza di Fassa).

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


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Where is the Pozza family from?

You can see how Pozza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pozza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pozza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pozza family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pozza's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pozza families in 1911.
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What did your Pozza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pozza. 46% of Pozza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pozza women worked as a Cashier.

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Pozza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Pozza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pozza 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Pozza. 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 373 military records available for the last name Pozza. For the veterans among your Pozza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pozza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pozza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pozza in 1956 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pozza 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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