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Imata Family History

Imata 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: Mata, Iwata, Imada, Hata, Arata, Maza, Mato, Mota, Imam, Tata

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Where is the Imata family from?

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

What did your Imata ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Imata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imata 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Imata. 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 5 military records available for the last name Imata. For the veterans among your Imata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imata lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Imata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Imata in 1967 was 78, and 77 in 1992.

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