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Caito Family History

Caito Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): occupational name from Sicilian càjitu ‘official leader’ a derivative of Arabic qāḍī ‘judge’.

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


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Where is the Caito family from?

You can see how Caito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caito family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Caito families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caito's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Caito families in 1891.
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What did your Caito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caito. 16% of Caito men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Caito women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caito were Peddler and 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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Peddler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Beautician
    16%
  • Clerical
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Caito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caito 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Caito. 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 408 military records available for the last name Caito. For the veterans among your Caito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caito lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caito in 1953 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caito 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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