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Lento Name Meaning

Italian: nickname from lento ‘slow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leto, Vento, Lenzo, Mento, Len, Lenci, Renzo, Berto, Trento, Leyton

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Where is the Lento family from?

You can see how Lento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lento family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lento families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lento families living in New Mexico. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lento's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Lento families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lento surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lento. 48% of Lento men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lento women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lento were New Worker 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
    48%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stitcher
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lento 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Lento. 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 583 military records available for the last name Lento. For the veterans among your Lento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lento lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lento in 1950 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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