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Urata Family History

Urata Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 浦田 ‘rice paddy (near the) bay’. It is found in western Japan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Urata family from?

You can see how Urata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Urata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Urata families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Urata's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Urata families in 1911.
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What did your Urata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urata. 34% of Urata men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Urata women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Urata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urata 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Urata. 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 156 military records available for the last name Urata. For the veterans among your Urata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urata lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Urata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Urata in 1961 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urata 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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