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Rito Family History

Rito Surname Meaning

Italian and Portuguese: from the masculine form of the personal name Rita.

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


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Where is the Rito family from?

You can see how Rito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rito families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rito's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rito families in 1911.
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What did your Rito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rito. 58% of Rito men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rito women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rito were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Mail Carrier
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rito 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rito. 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 208 military records available for the last name Rito. For the veterans among your Rito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rito lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rito in 1962 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rito 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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