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Ita Family History

Ita Surname Meaning

German: rare variant of Itta from a female personal name ancient Germanic Ita (see Ida).

West African (Nigeria): unexplained.

Hispanic: unexplained.

Japanese: written 板 ‘board plank’ also sometimes phonetically as 伊多.

Apparently an occupational name borne by a lumber seller.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ita family from?

You can see how Ita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ita families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ita's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ita families in 1880.
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What did your Ita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ita. 34% of Ita men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ita women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ita were Gardener and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ita. 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 136 military records available for the last name Ita. For the veterans among your Ita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ita lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ita in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ita 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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