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Yorita Family History

Yorita 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, Yokota, Moritz, Porta, Dorta, Rokita, Rita, Yori, Arita

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Where is the Yorita family from?

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

What did your Yorita ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Yorita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorita 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Yorita. 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 70 military records available for the last name Yorita. For the veterans among your Yorita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorita lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yorita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yorita in 1965 was 37, and 88 in 2003.

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