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Dalto Family History

Dalto Surname Meaning

Italian (Salerno and southern Italy): patronymic from a nickname from alto ‘tall’ i.e. ‘(son) of the tall one’.

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


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Where is the Dalto family from?

You can see how Dalto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dalto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dalto family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dalto's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dalto families in 1891.
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What did your Dalto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sew Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalto. 30% of Dalto men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dalto women worked as a Sew Mach Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalto were Proprietor 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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sew Mach Operator
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dalto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalto 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Dalto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 306 military records available for the last name Dalto. For the veterans among your Dalto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalto lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dalto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dalto in 1945 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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