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Lodestro Family History

Lodestro 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: Modesto, Destro, Loreto, Loder, Lodes, Detro, Loeser, Lo Castro

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Where is the Lodestro family from?

You can see how Lodestro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lodestro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lodestro family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lodestro's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Lodestro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lodestro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lodestro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Box Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lodestro. 56% of Lodestro men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lodestro women worked as a Box Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lodestro were Inspector and 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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Lodestro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lodestro 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lodestro. 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 113 military records available for the last name Lodestro. For the veterans among your Lodestro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lodestro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lodestro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lodestro in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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