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Orsato Family History

Orsato 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: Asato, Sato, Orso, Prato, Formato, Corsaro, Armato, Orsino, Cusato

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Where is the Orsato family from?

You can see how Orsato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsato family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Orsato families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsato's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Orsato families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Orsato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsato 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Orsato. 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 16 military records available for the last name Orsato. For the veterans among your Orsato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Orsato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orsato in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsato 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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