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Namaka Family History

Namaka 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: Nagata, Kamara, Amaya, Tanaka, Tamaki, Yamaoka, Yamada, Nakata

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Where is the Namaka family from?

You can see how Namaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Namaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Namaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Namaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namaka 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 Namaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Namaka. 67% of Namaka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Namaka women worked as a Spinner.

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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
    67%
  • Spinner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Namaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Namaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namaka 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Namaka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Namaka. For the veterans among your Namaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namaka lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Namaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Namaka in 1947 was 38, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Namaka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Namaka 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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