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Oato Family History

Oato 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: Mato, Sato, Kato, Lato, Cato, Otto, Dato, Oats, Gato, Hata

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Where is the Oato family from?

You can see how Oato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oato family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oato families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Oato families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Oato's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Oato families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oato 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 Oato ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Oato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oato 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Oato. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Oato. For the veterans among your Oato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oato lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Oato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oato in 1977 was 22, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oato 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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