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Taka Family History

Taka 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: Tata, Tak, Baka, Tada, Tara, Taha, Takai, Maka, Tarka, Hata

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Where is the Taka family from?

You can see how Taka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Taka families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Taka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Taka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taka 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 Taka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taka. 43% of Taka men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Taka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Taka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taka 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Taka. 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 62 military records available for the last name Taka. For the veterans among your Taka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Taka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Taka in 1956 was 29, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taka 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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