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Caetano Family History

Caetano Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Caietano an equivalent of Italian Gaetano.

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


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Where is the Caetano family from?

You can see how Caetano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caetano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caetano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Caetano family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Caetano's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caetano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caetano 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 Caetano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retail Saler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caetano. 43% of Caetano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Caetano women worked as a Retail Saler.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Pipefitter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retail Saler
    100%

What Caetano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Caetano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caetano 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 Caetano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Caetano. For the veterans among your Caetano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caetano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caetano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Caetano in 1963 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caetano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caetano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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