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Fata Name Meaning

Southern Italian: possibly a variant of Fato, a short form of Bonifato (see Bonifacio), but more likely a nickname from fata, meaning ‘fairy’ in standard Italian or ‘praying mantis’ in Calabrian dialect. Hungarian (Fáta): from the old pagan personal name Fáta.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Fara, Kata, Bata, Faga, Tata, Fama, Mata, Faia, Fatta, Kara

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Fata Family Origin

Where is the Fata family from?

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You can see how Fata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fata family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fata families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Fata families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fata's in the USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fata families in 1880.
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Fata Family Occupations

What did your Fata ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Fata occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Fata's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

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

Fata Historical Records

What Fata family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fata census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fata. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fata. For the veterans among your Fata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Fata Life Expectancy

What is the average Fata lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fata in 1957 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fata ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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