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Desposito Family History

Desposito Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from Esposito.

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


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Where is the Desposito family from?

You can see how Desposito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desposito family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desposito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Desposito families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Desposito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desposito families in 1880.
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What did your Desposito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desposito. 32% of Desposito men worked as a Chauffeur and 31% of Desposito women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desposito were Car Inspector and Printer.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    32%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Car Inspector
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Printer
    24%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Desposito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desposito 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Desposito. 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 568 military records available for the last name Desposito. For the veterans among your Desposito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desposito lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Desposito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Desposito in 1955 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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