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Gangitano Family History

Gangitano Name 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: Garritano, Cangiano, Gaetano, Mangano, Gargano, Galgano, Galiano

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Where is the Gangitano family from?

You can see how Gangitano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangitano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gangitano family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gangitano's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Gangitano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gangitano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gangitano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gangitano. 34% of Gangitano men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 34% of Gangitano women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gangitano were Fisherman and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    34%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Cleans
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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What Gangitano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Gangitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangitano 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Gangitano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Gangitano. For the veterans among your Gangitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangitano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gangitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gangitano in 1964 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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