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Veteto Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Videt (or of any of its altered forms such as Videto) which is probably a diminutive of Videau or Vidal . Veteto is a predominantly southern name found chiefly in TX and AR. Compare Videtto Vidito and Vittitoe .

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


Similar surnames: Hutto, Everett, Mileto, Detty, Vesco, Kitto, Catto, Netto, Vento

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Where is the Veteto family from?

You can see how Veteto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veteto family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Veteto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Veteto family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Veteto's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Veteto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veteto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veteto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veteto. 39% of Veteto men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Veteto women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veteto were Brick Mason and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Brick Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veteto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veteto 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Veteto. 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 371 military records available for the last name Veteto. For the veterans among your Veteto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veteto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Veteto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Veteto in 1957 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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