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Tato Family History

Tato 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: Tao, Mato, Sato, Tata, Kato, Tano, Toto, Lato, Tate, Tito

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Where is the Tato family from?

You can see how Tato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tato family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tato families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tato families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tato's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Tato families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tato 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 Tato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tato. 30% of Tato men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tato women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Tato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tato 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Tato. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tato. For the veterans among your Tato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tato lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tato in 1966 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tato 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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