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Lakata Family History

Lakata 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: Nakata, Takata, Sakata, Arata, Nagata, Salata, Hakala, Kawata, Lalama

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Where is the Lakata family from?

You can see how Lakata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lakata family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lakata's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Lakata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakata 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 Lakata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakata. 100% of Lakata 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
    100%

What Lakata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Lakata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakata 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Lakata. 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 67 military records available for the last name Lakata. For the veterans among your Lakata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakata lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lakata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lakata in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lakata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakata 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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