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Giarratana Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place so named in Ragusa province.

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


Similar surnames: Giarratano, Garritano, Arata, Adragna, Gravina, Garbarino, Sgarlata

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Where is the Giarratana family from?

You can see how Giarratana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giarratana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Giarratana families living in Montana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Giarratana's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Giarratana families in 1920.
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What did your Giarratana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giarratana. 50% of Giarratana men worked as a Helper and 60% of Giarratana women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giarratana were Laborer and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Giarratana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giarratana 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Giarratana. 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 105 military records available for the last name Giarratana. For the veterans among your Giarratana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giarratana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Giarratana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Giarratana in 1964 was 72, and 20 in 2004.

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