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Lieto Family History

Lieto Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 2 Lieto families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Lieto's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lieto families in 1911.
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What did your Lieto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lieto. 24% of Lieto men worked as a Presser and 100% of Lieto women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Presser
    24%
  • Seaman
    16%
  • Driver
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Lieto family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lieto 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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