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Pantuso Family History

Pantuso Name Meaning

Italian (southern): probably an unflattering nickname from Calabrian pantu ‘stupid’.

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


Similar surnames: Mancuso, Pantaleo, Antico, Patino, Tantalo, Camuso, Manso, Maturo

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Where is the Pantuso family from?

You can see how Pantuso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantuso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pantuso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pantuso families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pantuso's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pantuso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pantuso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pantuso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pantuso. 44% of Pantuso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pantuso women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Store Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Pantuso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantuso 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Pantuso. 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 279 military records available for the last name Pantuso. For the veterans among your Pantuso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantuso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pantuso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pantuso in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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