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Gaetani Family History

Gaetani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gaetano.

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


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Where is the Gaetani family from?

You can see how Gaetani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaetani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gaetani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gaetani families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gaetani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gaetani families in 1920.
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What did your Gaetani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaetani. 48% of Gaetani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gaetani women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaetani were Attendant and Cigar Maker.

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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
    48%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Attendant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Gaetani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Gaetani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaetani 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Gaetani. 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 406 military records available for the last name Gaetani. For the veterans among your Gaetani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaetani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gaetani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaetani in 1964 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaetani 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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