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Locasto Family History

Locasto 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: Lovato, Lo Castro, Locati, Lobato, Ocasio, Casto, Lodato, Locust

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Where is the Locasto family from?

You can see how Locasto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Locasto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Locasto families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Locasto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Locasto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Locasto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Locasto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Locasto. 43% of Locasto men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Locasto women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Locasto were Barber and Dressmaker. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
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What Locasto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Locasto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Locasto 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Locasto. 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 102 military records available for the last name Locasto. For the veterans among your Locasto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Locasto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Locasto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Locasto in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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