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Miyata Family History

Miyata Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 宮田 ‘rice paddy of the shrine’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Miyata family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miyata. 44% of Miyata men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Miyata women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miyata were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Miyata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Miyata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyata 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Miyata. 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 321 military records available for the last name Miyata. For the veterans among your Miyata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyata lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Miyata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Miyata in 1945 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miyata 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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