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Yamasato Family History

Yamasato 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: Yamagata, Yamamoto, Yamasaki, Yamashiro, Asato, Yamada, Yamanaka

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Where is the Yamasato family from?

You can see how Yamasato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamasato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamasato families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamasato's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yamasato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamasato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yamasato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yamasato. 100% of Yamasato 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 33 census records available for the last name Yamasato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamasato 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Yamasato. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yamasato. For the veterans among your Yamasato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamasato lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Yamasato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yamasato in 1969 was 72, and 79 in 1997.

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