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Asanuma Family History

Asanuma Surname 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: Sakuma, Azuma, Sama, Ranum, Anania, Salama, Sanna, Arana, Asano

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Where is the Asanuma family from?

You can see how Asanuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asanuma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Asanuma families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Asanuma's in USA. California had the highest population of Asanuma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asanuma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Asanuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Asanuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asanuma 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Asanuma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Asanuma. For the veterans among your Asanuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asanuma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Asanuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Asanuma in 1972 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asanuma ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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