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Chato Family History

Chato 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: Chao, Cato, Charo, Chatt, Hata, Chang, Cho, Chae, Cao, Zhao

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Where is the Chato family from?

You can see how Chato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Chato families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chato's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Chato families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chato 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 Chato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chato. 34% of Chato men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Chato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Chato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chato 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chato. 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 67 military records available for the last name Chato. For the veterans among your Chato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chato lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chato in 1967 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chato 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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