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Marato Family History

Marato Name 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: Marano, Marto, Maranto, Maras, Arata, Asato, Martz, Marti, Mariano

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Where is the Marato family from?

You can see how Marato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Marato families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marato. 100% of Marato men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Marato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marato 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Marato. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Marato. For the veterans among your Marato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marato lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Marato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marato in 1980 was 57, and 69 in 1989.

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