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Arato Name Meaning

Italian: probably from arato ‘cultivated soil’ applied as a topographic name. Hungarian (Arató): occupational name meaning ‘reaper or harvester’ from the Finno-Ugric verb arat ‘reap harvest’ probably ultimately derived from Turkic. The name may initially have been given to the best harvester in a community but subsequently it became a status name for a seasonal laborer.

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


Similar surnames: Arata, Asato, Prato, Armato, Amato, Abato, Rath, Aro, Bratt, Agate

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Where is the Arato family from?

You can see how Arato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arato family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Arato families living in Massachusetts. This was about 48% of all the recorded Arato's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arato families in 1880.
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What did your Arato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arato. 19% of Arato men worked as a Porter and 43% of Arato women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arato were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Porter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Errand Boy
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Arato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arato 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Arato. 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 123 military records available for the last name Arato. For the veterans among your Arato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arato lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arato in 1962 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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