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Sposito Family History

Sposito Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname for a foundling a shortened form of Esposito .

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


Similar surnames: Sposato, Esposito, Spoto, Saporito, Polito, D'esposito, Comito, Spino

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Where is the Sposito family from?

You can see how Sposito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sposito family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sposito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sposito families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sposito's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sposito families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sposito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sposito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sposito. 38% of Sposito men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Sposito women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sposito were Miner and Waitress. .

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    36%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sposito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sposito 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Sposito. 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 419 military records available for the last name Sposito. For the veterans among your Sposito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sposito lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sposito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sposito in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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