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Yahata Family History

Yahata 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: Hata, Arata, Nagata, Salata, Kawata, Yamada, Nakata, Takata, Zapata

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Where is the Yahata family from?

You can see how Yahata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yahata families living in Hawaii. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yahata's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yahata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Yahata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Yahata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahata 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Yahata. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yahata. For the veterans among your Yahata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahata lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yahata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yahata in 1965 was 84, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahata 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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