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Alito Family History

Alito Name 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: Alioto, Alto, Malito, Alton, Vito, Alston, Ito, Algeo, Asato, Ali

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Where is the Alito family from?

You can see how Alito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alito family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alito's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Alito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alito ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Alito ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Alito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alito 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Alito. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Alito. For the veterans among your Alito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alito lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Alito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alito in 1950 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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