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Exposito Family History

Exposito Surname Meaning

Spanish (Expósito): from expósito ‘exposed’ (from Latin expositus past participle of exponere ‘to place outside’)

a nickname commonly bestowed on a foundling.

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


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Where is the Exposito family from?

You can see how Exposito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exposito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Exposito families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Exposito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Exposito families in 1920.
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What did your Exposito ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Exposito. 100% of Exposito women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Exposito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exposito 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Exposito. 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 88 military records available for the last name Exposito. For the veterans among your Exposito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exposito lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Exposito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Exposito in 1954 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exposito 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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