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Barnato Family History

Barnato 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: Bagnato, Barbato, Barna, Barnaby, Barreto, Barbaro, Barnett, Sainato

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Where is the Barnato family from?

You can see how Barnato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barnato family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barnato's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Barnato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barnato ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Barnato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnato 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Barnato. 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 65 military records available for the last name Barnato. For the veterans among your Barnato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnato lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Barnato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barnato in 1959 was 26, and 88 in 2002.

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