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Okata Family History

Okata 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: Ogata, Kata, Okada, Okawa, Okita, Hata, Kaba, Arata, Ota, Tata

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Where is the Okata family from?

You can see how Okata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Okata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Okata families living in Hawaii. This was about 55% of all the recorded Okata's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Okata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okata 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 Okata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okata. 100% of Okata men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Okata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okata 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Okata. 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 29 military records available for the last name Okata. For the veterans among your Okata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okata lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Okata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Okata in 1970 was 89, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okata 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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