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Ideta Family History

Ideta 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: Idema, Ida, Ide, Iden, Seta, Gaeta, Iwata, Ikeda, Detar, Data

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Where is the Ideta family from?

You can see how Ideta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ideta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ideta family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ideta's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ideta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ideta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ideta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ideta. 50% of Ideta 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Ideta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ideta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ideta 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Ideta. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ideta. For the veterans among your Ideta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ideta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ideta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ideta in 1966 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ideta 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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