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Grato Family History

Grato 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: Grado, Gratz, Prato, Grano, Grate, Gato, Graf, Gray, Grass, Rath

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Where is the Grato family from?

You can see how Grato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grato family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grato families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Grato families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grato families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grato 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 Grato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grato. 100% of Grato men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grato women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Grato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Grato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grato 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grato. 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 308 military records available for the last name Grato. For the veterans among your Grato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grato lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Grato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grato in 1953 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grato 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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