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Minakata Family History

Minakata 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, Minamoto, Nagata, Miyahara, Mikita, Takata, Sakata, Nakama

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Where is the Minakata family from?

You can see how Minakata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minakata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Minakata families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Minakata's in USA. California had the highest population of Minakata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minakata 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 53 census records available for the last name Minakata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minakata 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Minakata. 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 57 military records available for the last name Minakata. For the veterans among your Minakata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minakata lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Minakata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Minakata in 1974 was 84, and 28 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minakata 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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