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Deto Family History

Deto Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Deo, Seto, Delo, Detro, Keto, Debo, Eto, Peto, Dedo, Dito

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Where is the Deto family from?

You can see how Deto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deto family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deto family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deto's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Deto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deto 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 Deto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deto. 60% of Deto women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Deto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Deto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deto 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Deto. 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 91 military records available for the last name Deto. For the veterans among your Deto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deto lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Deto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Deto in 1966 was 60, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deto 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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