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Gato Family History

Gato Surname Meaning

Spanish and Galician: nickname from gato ‘cat’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gato family from?

You can see how Gato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gato family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Gato families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gato's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gato families in 1891.
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What did your Gato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gato. 58% of Gato men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gato women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gato were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Tailor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

What Gato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gato 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gato. 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 406 military records available for the last name Gato. For the veterans among your Gato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gato lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gato in 1966 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gato 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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