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Yamata Family History

Yamata 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: Yamada, Arata, Kamath, Nagata, Yamagata, Kamara, Salata, Amaya

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Where is the Yamata family from?

You can see how Yamata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yamata families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yamata's in USA. California had the highest population of Yamata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamata 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 108 census records available for the last name Yamata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamata 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Yamata. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yamata. For the veterans among your Yamata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamata lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamata 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yamata

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