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Jata Family History

Jata 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: Hata, Tata, Fata, Mata, Bata, Lata, Kata, Data, Jama, Jara

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Where is the Jata family from?

You can see how Jata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jata family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jata families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jata's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jata 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 Jata ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jata. 100% of Jata 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Jata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jata 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Jata. 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 72 military records available for the last name Jata. For the veterans among your Jata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jata lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Jata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jata in 1961 was 47, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jata 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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