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Okami Family History

Okami 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: Kamp, Kai, Kam, Kari, Adami, Oki, Kamm, Kamin, Okuma, Oyama

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Where is the Okami family from?

You can see how Okami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Okami families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Okami's in USA. California had the highest population of Okami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Okami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okami 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Okami. 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 30 military records available for the last name Okami. For the veterans among your Okami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okami lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Okami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Okami in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Okami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okami 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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