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Ohata Family History

Ohata 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: Hata, Ogata, Ohara, Ohta, Hatt, Arata, Ota, Haga, Tata, Haba

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Where is the Ohata family from?

You can see how Ohata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ohata families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ohata's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohata. 50% of Ohata men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Ohata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Ohata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohata 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Ohata. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ohata. For the veterans among your Ohata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohata lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ohata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ohata in 1973 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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