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Formato Family History

Formato Name Meaning

Italian: probably a nickname from formato ‘mature fully grown’ or from a shortened form of ben formato ‘well made well built’; alternatively from the medieval personal name Formatus of the same origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Formoso, Forino, Parlato, Moretto, Feraco, Armato, Fortino, Corrao

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Where is the Formato family from?

You can see how Formato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formato family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Formato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Formato families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Formato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Formato families in 1920.
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What did your Formato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Formato. 42% of Formato men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Formato women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Formato were Attendant and Choculate Thpper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Key Punch Oper
    17%
  • Choculate Thpper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Formato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formato 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Formato. 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 244 military records available for the last name Formato. For the veterans among your Formato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formato lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Formato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Formato in 1965 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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