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Leto Family History

Leto Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Leto from Latin Laetus meaning ‘happy joyful’.

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


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Where is the Leto family from?

You can see how Leto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leto family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leto's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leto 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 Leto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leto. 28% of Leto men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Leto women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leto were Salesman 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
    28%
  • Cigar Maker
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    24%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

What Leto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leto 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 Leto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leto. For the veterans among your Leto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leto lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Leto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leto in 1951 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leto 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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