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Photo Family History

Photo 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: Proto, Pott, Pinto, Plato, Hoo, Toto, Porto, Pluto, Soto, Pelto

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Where is the Photo family from?

You can see how Photo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Photo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Photo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Photo families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Photo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Photo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Photo 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 Photo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Photo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Photo 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Photo. 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 178 military records available for the last name Photo. For the veterans among your Photo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Photo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Photo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Photo in 1977 was 78, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Photo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Photo 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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