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Caltagirone Family History

Caltagirone Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place called Caltagirone in Catania province Sicily.

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


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Where is the Caltagirone family from?

You can see how Caltagirone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caltagirone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Caltagirone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Caltagirone families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caltagirone's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caltagirone families in 1920.
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What did your Caltagirone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caltagirone. 35% of Caltagirone men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Caltagirone women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caltagirone were Storekeeper and Dress Maker.

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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
    35%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Storekeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Dress Maker
    29%

What Caltagirone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Caltagirone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caltagirone 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Caltagirone. 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 300 military records available for the last name Caltagirone. For the veterans among your Caltagirone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caltagirone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caltagirone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Caltagirone in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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