This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Posato family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Posato Family History

Posato 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: Sposato, Rosato, Post, Posa, Asato, Donato, Sato, Pilato, Plato

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Posato family from?

You can see how Posato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Posato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Posato family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Posato's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Posato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Posato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Posato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Posato. 100% of Posato men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Posato | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Posato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Posato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Posato census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Posato

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Posato. 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.

View all Posato immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Posato. For the veterans among your Posato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Posato military records

You've only scratched the surface of Posato family history

Discover More

What is the average Posato lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Posato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Posato in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Posato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Posato 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Posato family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial