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Shato Family History

Shato 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: Shao, Sato, Shatz, Shafto, Shatto, Hata, Shan, Zhao, Hatt, Shah

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Where is the Shato family from?

You can see how Shato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shato family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shato families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shato family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shato's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shato families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Shato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shato 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shato. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shato. For the veterans among your Shato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shato lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Shato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shato in 1969 was 74, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shato 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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