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Yamaka Family History

Yamaka 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: Yamaoka, Yamada, Kamara, Amaya, Tanaka, Yamane, Tamaki, Yamanaka

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Where is the Yamaka family from?

You can see how Yamaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yamaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yamaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yamaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yamaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamaka 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 Yamaka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Minister
    100%

What Yamaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Yamaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamaka 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Yamaka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Yamaka. For the veterans among your Yamaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamaka lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Yamaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yamaka in 1983 was 94, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamaka 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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