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Neto Family History

Neto Name Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: nickname from neto ‘grandson’ (see Nieto ).

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


Similar surnames: Netto, Nieto, Neve, Velo, Neitz, Nery, Mero, Nuth, Seto, Eto

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Where is the Neto family from?

You can see how Neto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Neto families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Neto's in USA. California had the highest population of Neto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neto. 32% of Neto 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
    32%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 438 military records available for the last name Neto. For the veterans among your Neto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Neto in 1957 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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