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Lecato Family History

Lecato 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: Legato, Decato, Lehto, Lato, Lovato, Cato, Demato, Leaton, Leano

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Where is the Lecato family from?

You can see how Lecato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecato family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecato families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lecato family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lecato's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lecato families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecato 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 Lecato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oysterman and General Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecato. 34% of Lecato men worked as an Oysterman and 100% of Lecato women worked as a General Housekeeper.

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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

  • Oysterman
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Longshoreman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housekeeper
    100%

What Lecato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lecato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecato 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Lecato. 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 187 military records available for the last name Lecato. For the veterans among your Lecato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lecato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lecato in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecato 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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