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Wata Family History

Wata 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: Hata, Tata, Wada, Fata, Mata, Iwata, Bata, Lata, Kata, Data

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Where is the Wata family from?

You can see how Wata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wata family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wata families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wata's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wata families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wata 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 Wata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wata. 100% of Wata 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Wata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wata 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Wata. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wata. For the veterans among your Wata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wata in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wata 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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