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Naka Family History

Naka Name 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: Nakao, Nava, Baka, Nakai, Maka, Hata, Pak, Kaba, Papa, Laska

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Where is the Naka family from?

You can see how Naka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Naka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Naka families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Naka's in USA. California had the highest population of Naka families in 1920.
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What did your Naka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naka. 28% of Naka men worked as a Manager and 34% of Naka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naka were Clerk and Weaver. .

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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

  • Manager
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Naka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Naka. 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 942 military records available for the last name Naka. For the veterans among your Naka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Naka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Naka in 1959 was 34, and 90 in 2004.

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