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Wato Family History

Wato 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, Watz, Watt, Dato, Gato, Wang

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Where is the Wato family from?

You can see how Wato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wato family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wato's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Wato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wato 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 125 census records available for the last name Wato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wato 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wato. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wato. For the veterans among your Wato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wato lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Wato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wato in 2002 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wato 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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