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Narita Family History

Narita Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 成田 ‘become’ and ‘rice paddy’. Found in northeastern Japan the surname comes from a village in Shimōsa (now Chiba prefecture) which is now the location of Narita International Airport.

Some bearers descend from the northern Fujiwara others from the Seiwa Genji.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Narita family from?

You can see how Narita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Narita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Narita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Narita families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Narita's in USA. California had the highest population of Narita families in 1920.
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What did your Narita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Narita. 67% of Narita men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Narita women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Narita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Narita 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Narita. 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 146 military records available for the last name Narita. For the veterans among your Narita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Narita lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Narita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Narita in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Narita 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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