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Geritano Family History

Geritano Surname 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: Reitano, Garritano, Germano, German, Gaetano, Gerbino, Mariano

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Where is the Geritano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geritano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geritano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geritano. 100% of Geritano men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%

What Geritano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Geritano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geritano 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Geritano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Geritano. For the veterans among your Geritano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geritano lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Geritano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geritano in 1967 was 55, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geritano 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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