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Preato Family History

Preato 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: Prato, Presto, Pretto, Preston, Prieto, Pilato, Plato, Prata, Proto

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Where is the Preato family from?

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

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preato. 100% of Preato men worked as an Upholsterer.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%

What Preato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Preato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preato 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Preato. 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 80 military records available for the last name Preato. For the veterans among your Preato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preato lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Preato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Preato in 1971 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preato 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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