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Gatos Family History

Gatos 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: Gates, Matos, Latos, Gatts, Gato, Amos, Kakos, Gayton, Goates, Baros

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Where is the Gatos family from?

You can see how Gatos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gatos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gatos families living in Hawaii. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gatos's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Gatos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gatos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Gatos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gatos 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gatos. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gatos. For the veterans among your Gatos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gatos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gatos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gatos in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gatos 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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