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Morato Family History

Morato Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): from a derivative of Moro.

Spanish: topographic name from morato, a derivative of pre-Latin mor ‘pile of stones’.

Catalan: nickname from a variant of moretó ‘dark skinned’, a derivative of moro ‘Moor’.

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


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You can see how Morato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Morato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Morato families living in California. This was about 41% of all the recorded Morato's in USA. California had the highest population of Morato families in 1920.
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There are 627 census records available for the last name Morato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morato 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Morato. 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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There are 48 military records available for the last name Morato. For the veterans among your Morato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Morato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Morato in 1963 was 78, and 37 in 2002.

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