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Pato Family History

Pato 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: Pate, Mato, Sato, Kato, Plato, Palo, Lato, Cato, Prato, Patz

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Where is the Pato family from?

You can see how Pato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pato family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pato families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pato's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pato families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pato 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 Pato ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pato. 100% of Pato women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pato 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Pato. 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 455 military records available for the last name Pato. For the veterans among your Pato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pato lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pato in 1962 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pato 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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