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Dicenzo Family History

Dicenzo Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Di Cenzo, Di Renzo, Rienzo, Vincenzo, Di Censo, Diego, Cicero, Diener

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Where is the Dicenzo family from?

You can see how Dicenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicenzo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dicenzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dicenzo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dicenzo's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Dicenzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dicenzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dicenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dicenzo. 77% of Dicenzo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dicenzo women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dicenzo were Polisher and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Polisher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dicenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicenzo 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Dicenzo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 422 military records available for the last name Dicenzo. For the veterans among your Dicenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicenzo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dicenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dicenzo in 1950 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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