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Reitano Family History

Reitano Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place so called in the Messina region.

Habitational name from riitano, a dialect form of Old Italian reggitano, modern reggino, denoting someone from Reggio Calabria.

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


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Where is the Reitano family from?

You can see how Reitano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Reitano families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Reitano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reitano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitano 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 Reitano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitano. 18% of Reitano men worked as a Proprietor and 24% of Reitano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reitano were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Factory Worker
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reitano. 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 412 military records available for the last name Reitano. For the veterans among your Reitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitano lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Reitano in 1943 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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