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Maisto Family History

Maisto Surname Meaning

Italian: from maisto a Campanese variant of maestro ‘master’; see Magistro.

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


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Where is the Maisto family from?

You can see how Maisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maisto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Maisto families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Maisto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maisto families in 1920.
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What did your Maisto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maisto. 39% of Maisto men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Maisto women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maisto were Musician and Factory.

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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
    39%
  • Casting
    24%
  • Baker
    24%
  • Musician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Factory
    40%

What Maisto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Maisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisto 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Maisto. 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 191 military records available for the last name Maisto. For the veterans among your Maisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Maisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maisto in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maisto 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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