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Graciano Family History

Graciano Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Graciano from Latin Gratianus a derivative of gratus ‘welcome pleasing’ (see Graziano ).

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


Similar surnames: Graziano, Galiano, Luciano, Mariano, Ponciano, Grazioso, Gavino

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Where is the Graciano family from?

You can see how Graciano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graciano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Graciano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Graciano family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Graciano's in USA. California had the highest population of Graciano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graciano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graciano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graciano. 44% of Graciano men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    44%
  • Jornalero
    27%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%
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What Graciano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graciano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graciano 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Graciano. 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 111 military records available for the last name Graciano. For the veterans among your Graciano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graciano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Graciano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Graciano in 1964 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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