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Ohta Family History

Ohta Surname Meaning

Japanese: variant of Ōta (see Ota).

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


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Where is the Ohta family from?

You can see how Ohta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ohta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Ohta families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ohta's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ohta families in 1920.
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What did your Ohta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohta. 28% of Ohta men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Ohta women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ohta were Laborer and Farm 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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Ohta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Ohta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohta 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ohta. 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 207 military records available for the last name Ohta. For the veterans among your Ohta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohta lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ohta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ohta in 1951 was 28, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohta 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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