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Aceto Family History

Aceto Surname Meaning

Italian: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of vinegar, aceto, or a nickname from the same word in the sense ‘sour’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aceto family from?

You can see how Aceto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aceto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Aceto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Aceto family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Aceto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Aceto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aceto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aceto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aceto. 30% of Aceto men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Aceto women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aceto were Painter and Laundress.

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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
    30%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Presser
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aceto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aceto 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 Aceto. 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 764 military records available for the last name Aceto. For the veterans among your Aceto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aceto lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Aceto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Aceto in 1947 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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