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Taketaya Family History

Taketaya 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: Takenaka, Taketa, Takeda, Takata, Takayama, Takala, Antaya, Takara

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Where is the Taketaya family from?

You can see how Taketaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taketaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Taketaya family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Taketaya's in USA. California had the highest population of Taketaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taketaya 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 17 census records available for the last name Taketaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taketaya 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Taketaya. 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 28 military records available for the last name Taketaya. For the veterans among your Taketaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taketaya lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Taketaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Taketaya in 1973 was 70, and 82 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taketaya 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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