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Lieto Name Meaning

Italian: probably a nickname from lieto ‘happy cheerful’ or alternatively from the personal name Leto which has the same meaning.

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


Similar surnames: Leto, Zito, Lio, Lotto, Mirto, Liston, Loreto, Sisto, Kitto, Lifton

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Where is the Lieto family from?

You can see how Lieto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lieto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lieto families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lieto's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lieto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lieto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lieto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lieto. 100% of Lieto women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Lieto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieto 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Lieto. 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 222 military records available for the last name Lieto. For the veterans among your Lieto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lieto lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lieto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lieto in 1966 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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