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Gattos Family History

Gattos 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: Gatto, Gatton, Gattis, Mattos, Gatts, Hatton, Gates, Gayton, Santos

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Where is the Gattos family from?

You can see how Gattos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gattos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gattos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gattos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gattos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gattos families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gattos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gattos 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gattos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gattos. For the veterans among your Gattos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gattos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gattos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gattos in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gattos 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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