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Hamata Family History

Hamata 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: Hamada, Hata, Arata, Kamath, Nagata, Kamara, Salata, Amaya, Hakala

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Where is the Hamata family from?

You can see how Hamata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamata family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hamata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hamata families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamata's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hamata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamata 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 Hamata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamata. 50% of Hamata men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hamata women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hamata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Hamata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamata 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Hamata. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hamata. For the veterans among your Hamata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamata lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hamata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hamata in 1973 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamata 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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