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Digaetano Family History

Digaetano 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: Di Gaetano, Gaetano, De Gaetano, Caetano, Gaetani, Castano, Catano

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Where is the Digaetano family from?

You can see how Digaetano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Digaetano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Digaetano families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Digaetano's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Digaetano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Digaetano 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 Digaetano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Digaetano. 58% of Digaetano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Digaetano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Digaetano were Proprietor and Twister.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter House
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Twister
    50%

What Digaetano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Digaetano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Digaetano 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Digaetano. 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 251 military records available for the last name Digaetano. For the veterans among your Digaetano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Digaetano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Digaetano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Digaetano in 1963 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Digaetano 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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