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Palato Family History

Palato 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: Pilato, Plato, Parlato, Platz, Palazzo, Asato, Galati, Pilat, Pelayo

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Where is the Palato family from?

You can see how Palato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Palato families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Palato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palato. 75% of Palato 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
    75%
  • Gardener
    25%
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Palato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palato 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Palato. 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 20 military records available for the last name Palato. For the veterans among your Palato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palato lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Palato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Palato in 1955 was 37, and 41 in 2004.

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