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Floto Family History

Floto Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place on the Weser called Vlotho (earlier Vlotuwe from a cognate of Flood) or another in Mecklenburg near Penzlin called Flotow which is of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Floto family from?

You can see how Floto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Floto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Floto family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Floto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Floto families in 1891.
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What did your Floto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Floto. 28% of Floto men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Floto women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Floto were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Floto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floto 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Floto. 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 607 military records available for the last name Floto. For the veterans among your Floto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floto lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Floto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Floto in 1956 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floto 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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