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Restivo Family History

Restivo Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Sicilian restivu ‘stammering; wayward or contrary’.

This word is also used of farm animals to mean ‘obstinate or difficult; hard to manage’.

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


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Where is the Restivo family from?

You can see how Restivo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restivo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Restivo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Restivo families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Restivo's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Restivo families in 1911.
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What did your Restivo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Storekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Restivo. 100% of Restivo men worked as a Storekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Storekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Restivo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restivo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Restivo. 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 Restivo. For the veterans among your Restivo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restivo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Restivo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Restivo in 1953 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Restivo 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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