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Granito Family History

Granito Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from Sicilian granitu ‘area of grain cultivation’ (from Latin granetum).

Otherwise a nickname from Italian granito ‘granite’ denoting a particularly strong or rugged individual.

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


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Where is the Granito family from?

You can see how Granito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Granito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Granito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Granito families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Granito's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Granito families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Granito 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 Granito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Granito. 34% of Granito men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Granito women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Granito were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Accountant
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Granito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Granito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Granito 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Granito. 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 358 military records available for the last name Granito. For the veterans among your Granito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Granito lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Granito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Granito in 1963 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Granito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Granito 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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