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Dragotta Family History

Dragotta Surname Meaning

Italian: from a feminine diminutive of Drago.

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


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Where is the Dragotta family from?

You can see how Dragotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Dragotta families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dragotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dragotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragotta 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 Dragotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dragotta. 24% of Dragotta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dragotta women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Presser
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dragotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Dragotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragotta 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Dragotta. 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 185 military records available for the last name Dragotta. For the veterans among your Dragotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragotta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dragotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dragotta in 1958 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dragotta 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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