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Degaetano Family History

Degaetano 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: De Gaetano, Gaetano, Di Gaetano, Caetano, Gaetani, Dearman, Castano

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Where is the Degaetano family from?

You can see how Degaetano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degaetano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Degaetano families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Degaetano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degaetano families in 1920.
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What did your Degaetano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degaetano. 43% of Degaetano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Degaetano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degaetano were Barber and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Degaetano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degaetano 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Degaetano. 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 359 military records available for the last name Degaetano. For the veterans among your Degaetano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degaetano lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Degaetano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Degaetano in 1945 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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