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Politano Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Polito in Cosenza province from an adjectival derivative of the placename.

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


Similar surnames: Napolitano, Boitano, Napoletano, Malfitano, Pisano, Solano, Reitano

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Where is the Politano family from?

You can see how Politano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Politano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Politano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Politano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Politano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Politano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Politano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Politano. 100% of Politano men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Politano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Politano 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Politano. 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 493 military records available for the last name Politano. For the veterans among your Politano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Politano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Politano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Politano in 1962 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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