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Directo Family History

Directo 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: Director, Loreto, Diego, Ireton, Mirto, Recio, Greco, Nieto, Circo

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Where is the Directo family from?

You can see how Directo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Directo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Directo family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Directo's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Directo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Directo 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 Directo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Directo. 43% of Directo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Cane Cutter
    29%

What Directo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Directo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Directo 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Directo. 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 110 military records available for the last name Directo. For the veterans among your Directo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Directo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Directo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Directo in 1942 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Directo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Directo 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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