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Ato Family History

Ato Name 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: To, Aho, Ito, Aro, Mato, Sato, Alo, Kato, Lato, Cato

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Where is the Ato family from?

You can see how Ato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ato family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ato's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ato families in 1880.
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What did your Ato ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ato. 100% of Ato women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Ato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ato 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Ato. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ato. For the veterans among your Ato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ato lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Ato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ato in 1983 was 69, and 54 in 2003.

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