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Takada Family History

Takada Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 高田 ‘high rice paddy’. It is found all over Japan and is pronounced Takata in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

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


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Where is the Takada family from?

You can see how Takada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Takada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Takada families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Takada's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Takada families in 1911.
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What did your Takada ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Takada. 50% of Takada 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Takada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takada 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Takada. 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 63 military records available for the last name Takada. For the veterans among your Takada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Takada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Takada in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takada 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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