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Lo Presti Family History

Lo Presti Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; also Lopresti): occupational name for someone in the service of priests from the plural of southern Italian preste presto ‘priest’.

(see Presto Presti) with the addition of the definite article lo.

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


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Where is the Lo Presti family from?

You can see how Lo Presti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lo Presti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lo Presti families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lo Presti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lo Presti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lo Presti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lo Presti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lo Presti. 25% of Lo Presti men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lo Presti women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lo Presti were Presser and Hairdresser.

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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
    25%
  • Produce Salesman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Presser
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Shipper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Hairdresser
    25%

What Lo Presti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Lo Presti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lo Presti 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 Lo Presti. 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 238 military records available for the last name Lo Presti. For the veterans among your Lo Presti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lo Presti lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Lo Presti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lo Presti in 1974 was 76, and 68 in 2003.

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