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Yata Family History

Yata 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, Tata, Fata, Mata, Bata, Lata, Kata, Data, Pata, Yanta

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Where is the Yata family from?

You can see how Yata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yata family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yata family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yata families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yata ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Yata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yata 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Yata. 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 75 military records available for the last name Yata. For the veterans among your Yata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yata lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yata in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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