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Fato Family History

Fato 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: Mato, Sato, Fath, Kato, Lato, Fata, Cato, Faro, Faso, Fago

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Where is the Fato family from?

You can see how Fato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fato families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fato's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fato 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 Fato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fato. 39% of Fato men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fato women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Presser
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Fato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Fato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fato 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Fato. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fato. For the veterans among your Fato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fato lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fato in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fato 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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