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Miyatake Family History

Miyatake 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: Miyake, Miyazaki, Miyata, Miyasaki, Miyahara, Miyasato, Mattke

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Where is the Miyatake family from?

You can see how Miyatake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyatake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Miyatake families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Miyatake's in USA. California had the highest population of Miyatake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyatake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miyatake ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Miyatake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyatake 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Miyatake. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Miyatake. For the veterans among your Miyatake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyatake lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Miyatake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Miyatake in 1966 was 43, and 65 in 2001.

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