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Direito Family History

Direito Name 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, Di Vito, Cirrito, Dreith, Loreto, Diego, Ireton, Cirilo

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Where is the Direito family from?

You can see how Direito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Direito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Direito families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Direito's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Direito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Direito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Direito ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Direito ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Direito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Direito 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Direito. 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 15 military records available for the last name Direito. For the veterans among your Direito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Direito lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Direito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Direito in 1974 was 89, and 99 in 2000.

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