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Politano Family History

Politano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Polito in Cosenza province from an adjectival derivative of the placename.

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


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Where is the Politano family from?

You can see how Politano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Politano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Politano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Politano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Politano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Politano 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 Politano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Politano. 40% of Politano men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Politano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Politano were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    54%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Politano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Politano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Politano 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Politano. 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 493 military records available for the last name Politano. For the veterans among your Politano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Politano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Politano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Politano in 1962 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Politano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Politano 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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