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Scanzo Family History

Scanzo 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: Sanzo, Scanio, Scalzo, Sando, Manzo, Canto, Sano, Stano, Siano, Cano

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Where is the Scanzo family from?

You can see how Scanzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scanzo family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scanzo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Scanzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scanzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scanzo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scanzo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Scanzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanzo 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Scanzo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Scanzo. For the veterans among your Scanzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanzo lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Scanzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scanzo in 1986 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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