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Giarratano Family History

Giarratano Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Giarratana in Ragusa province. In some instances, possibly a nickname for a charlatan or quack.

Sicilian giarratanu iarratanu.

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


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Where is the Giarratano family from?

You can see how Giarratano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giarratano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Giarratano families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Giarratano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giarratano families in 1920.
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What did your Giarratano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giarratano. 35% of Giarratano men worked as a Laborer and 53% of Giarratano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giarratano were Grocery Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Grocery Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    53%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Finisher
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Giarratano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giarratano 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Giarratano. 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 274 military records available for the last name Giarratano. For the veterans among your Giarratano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giarratano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Giarratano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Giarratano in 1955 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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