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Nakato Family History

Nakato 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: Nakao, Nakata, Nakano, Nakatomi, Asato, Takano, Nagata, Naito, Kato

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Where is the Nakato family from?

You can see how Nakato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nakato families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nakato's in USA. California had the highest population of Nakato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakato 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 Nakato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakato. 50% of Nakato men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Nakato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakato 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Nakato. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nakato. For the veterans among your Nakato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakato lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Nakato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nakato in 1976 was 76, and 77 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakato 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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