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Mileto Family History

Mileto Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Mileto in Vibo Valentia province.

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


Similar surnames: Melito, Milo, Mirto, Mineo, Malito, Milano, Cilento, Mallo, Minto

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Where is the Mileto family from?

You can see how Mileto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mileto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mileto families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mileto's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mileto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mileto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mileto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mileto. 34% of Mileto men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mileto women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mileto were Tailor 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Mileto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mileto 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Mileto. 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 96 military records available for the last name Mileto. For the veterans among your Mileto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mileto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mileto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mileto in 1964 was 34, and 71 in 2003.

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