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Idaka Family History

Idaka 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: Ida, Dana, Iwata, Inaba, Dada, Baka, Dara, Data, Imada, Daza

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Where is the Idaka family from?

You can see how Idaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Idaka family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Idaka's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Idaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idaka 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 21 census records available for the last name Idaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idaka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Idaka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Idaka. For the veterans among your Idaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idaka lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Idaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Idaka in 1981 was 77, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idaka 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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