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Baptisto Family History

Baptisto 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: Baptiste, Baptist, Baptista, Battiato, Battista, Batista, Bautista

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Where is the Baptisto family from?

You can see how Baptisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baptisto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baptisto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baptisto families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baptisto's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Baptisto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baptisto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baptisto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baptisto. 64% of Baptisto men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Lineman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Baptisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baptisto 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Baptisto. 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 118 military records available for the last name Baptisto. For the veterans among your Baptisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baptisto lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Baptisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Baptisto in 1972 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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