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Yatta Family History

Yatta 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: Datta, Matta, Gatta, Latta, Batta, Ratta, Fatta, Yanta, Hata, Nitta

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Where is the Yatta family from?

You can see how Yatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yatta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yatta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Yatta family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Yatta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Yatta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yatta 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 Yatta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yatta. 38% of Yatta men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Yatta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Yatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yatta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yatta. 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 22 military records available for the last name Yatta. For the veterans among your Yatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yatta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yatta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yatta in 1962 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yatta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yatta 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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