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Dator Family History

Dator Surname 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: Bator, Tator, Dato, Ator, Cator, Cater, Pastor, Major, Tatar, Dalton

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Where is the Dator family from?

You can see how Dator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dator family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Dator family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dator's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dator families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dator surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dator. 100% of Dator men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dator family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Dator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dator 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Dator. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Dator. For the veterans among your Dator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dator lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dator in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dator

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dator ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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