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Yamaga Family History

Yamaga 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: Yamada, Ramage, Yamagata, Kamara, Amaya, Yamane, Yamaoka, Camara

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Where is the Yamaga family from?

You can see how Yamaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamaga families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yamaga's in USA. California had the highest population of Yamaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yamaga ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Yamaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamaga 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Yamaga. 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 44 military records available for the last name Yamaga. For the veterans among your Yamaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamaga lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Yamaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yamaga in 1983 was 82, and 61 in 2001.

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