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Osato Family History

Osato 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: Asato, Sato, Rosato, Mato, Ost, Donato, Kato, Plato, Lato, Moscato

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Where is the Osato family from?

You can see how Osato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osato families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Osato's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Osato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osato ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Osato ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Osato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osato 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Osato. 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 52 military records available for the last name Osato. For the veterans among your Osato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osato lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Osato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Osato in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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