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Szeto Family History

Szeto Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 司徒 see Situ.

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


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Where is the Szeto family from?

You can see how Szeto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szeto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Szeto families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Szeto's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Szeto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szeto 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 Szeto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Szeto. 50% of Szeto men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Szeto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Szeto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szeto 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Szeto. 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 22 military records available for the last name Szeto. For the veterans among your Szeto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szeto lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Szeto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Szeto in 1966 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szeto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szeto 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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