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Momita Family History

Momita 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: Morita, Tomita, Motta, Mota, Monica, Mikita, Moritz, Mita, Maita

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Where is the Momita family from?

You can see how Momita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Momita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Momita family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Momita's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Momita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Momita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Momita ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Momita ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Momita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Momita 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Momita. 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 18 military records available for the last name Momita. For the veterans among your Momita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Momita lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Momita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Momita in 1975 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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