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Yakata Family History

Yakata 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: Nakata, Takata, Sakata, Arata, Nagata, Salata, Yokota, Hakala, Kawata

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Where is the Yakata family from?

You can see how Yakata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yakata families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yakata's in USA. California had the highest population of Yakata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Yakata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakata 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Yakata. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yakata. For the veterans among your Yakata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakata lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Yakata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yakata in 1982 was 97, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakata 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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