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Garitano Family History

Garitano 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, Gaetano, Mariano, Gargano, Galiano, Capitano, Garino

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Where is the Garitano family from?

You can see how Garitano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garitano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garitano families living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Garitano's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Garitano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garitano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garitano ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garitano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Garitano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garitano 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Garitano. 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 28 military records available for the last name Garitano. For the veterans among your Garitano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garitano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Garitano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garitano in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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