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Zeto Family History

Zeto Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zeno, Seto, Keto, Zero, Eto, Zito, Peto, Leto, Neto, Szeto

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Where is the Zeto family from?

You can see how Zeto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Zeto families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zeto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zeto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeto. 18% of Zeto men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Zeto women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeto were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Zeto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeto 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Zeto. 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 190 military records available for the last name Zeto. For the veterans among your Zeto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zeto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zeto in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeto 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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