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Raitano Family History

Raitano 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: Reitano, Taitano, Gaetano, Castano, Catano, Maisano, Riano, Capitano

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Where is the Raitano family from?

You can see how Raitano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Raitano families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Raitano's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Raitano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raitano 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 Raitano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raitano. 27% of Raitano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raitano women worked as a Packer.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Handyman
    14%
  • Hatter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Raitano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Raitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitano 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Raitano. 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 126 military records available for the last name Raitano. For the veterans among your Raitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitano lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Raitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raitano in 1958 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raitano 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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