Nakata Family History

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Nakata Name Meaning

Japanese: ‘central rice paddy’; from a common place name found throughout Japan. The surname occurs mostly in western Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. A common alternate pronunciation is Nakada. Some bearers have southern Fujiwara or Minamoto connections.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Nagata, Nakama, Sakata, Arata, Kawata, Nakano, Nakatani, Takata

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Nakata Family Origin

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You can see how Nakata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakata families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Nakata families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakata's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nakata families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nakata Family Occupations

What did your Nakata ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the CA named Nakata.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Nakata Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nakata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakata census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nakata. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nakata. For the veterans among your Nakata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nakata Life Expectancy

What is the average Nakata lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nakata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Nakata in 1962 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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