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Okamura Family History

Okamura Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 岡村 ‘hill village’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Okamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okamura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Okamura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Okamura families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Okamura's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Okamura families in 1911.
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What did your Okamura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Okamura. 100% of Okamura men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Okamura. 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 664 military records available for the last name Okamura. For the veterans among your Okamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okamura lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Okamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Okamura in 1950 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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