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Graziano Family History

Graziano Name Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): from the personal name Graziano Latin Gratianus a derivative of gratus ‘welcome pleasing’. Saint Gratian (died c. 337) was a disciple of Saint Denis of Paris; he became the first bishop of Tours.

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


Similar surnames: Graziani, Graciano, Galiano, Grazioso, Mariano, Staiano, Gagliano

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Where is the Graziano family from?

You can see how Graziano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graziano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Graziano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Graziano families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Graziano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Graziano families in 1911.
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What did your Graziano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Peddler and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Graziano. 43% of Graziano men worked as a Peddler and 100% of Graziano women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Peddler
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Graziano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graziano 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Graziano. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Graziano. For the veterans among your Graziano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graziano lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Graziano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Graziano in 1944 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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