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Positano Family History

Positano 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: Politano, Boitano, Cusimano, Castano, Montano, Poston, Stano, Soriano

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Where is the Positano family from?

You can see how Positano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Positano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Positano families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Positano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Positano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Positano 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 Positano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Positano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Positano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Positano 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Positano. 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 47 military records available for the last name Positano. For the veterans among your Positano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Positano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Positano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Positano in 1957 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Positano 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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