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Vieto Family History

Vieto 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: Vito, Nieto, Lieto, Vietor, Viets, Vieth, Pinto, Ito, Diego, Victor

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Where is the Vieto family from?

You can see how Vieto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vieto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vieto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vieto families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vieto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vieto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vieto 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 Vieto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vieto. 34% of Vieto 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
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Vieto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Vieto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vieto 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Vieto. 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 Vieto. For the veterans among your Vieto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vieto lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Vieto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vieto in 1980 was 75, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vieto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vieto 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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