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Abata Family History

Abata Surname 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: Arata, Abate, Bata, Tabata, Abato, Hata, Batt, Abad, Bara, Basa

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Where is the Abata family from?

You can see how Abata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Abata families living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Abata's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Abata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Abata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abata. 75% of Abata men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Abata women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abata were Owner and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Abata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Abata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abata 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Abata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Abata. For the veterans among your Abata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abata lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Abata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Abata in 1967 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abata 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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