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Yammamoto Family History

Yammamoto 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: Yamamoto, Hamamoto, Sakamoto, Cammarota, Shimamoto, Nakamoto

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Where is the Yammamoto family from?

You can see how Yammamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yammamoto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yammamoto family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yammamoto's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yammamoto families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Yammamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yammamoto 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 immigration records available for the last name Yammamoto. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yammamoto. For the veterans among your Yammamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yammamoto lifespan?

Average Yammamoto life expectancy in 1973 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yammamoto 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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