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Sakagawa Family History

Sakagawa 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: Nakagawa, Kagawa, Nakazawa, Yamagata, Santagata, Nagasawa, Hasegawa

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Where is the Sakagawa family from?

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

In 1940, Oiler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakagawa. 100% of Sakagawa men worked as an Oiler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Oiler
    100%

What Sakagawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Sakagawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakagawa 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Sakagawa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sakagawa. For the veterans among your Sakagawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakagawa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sakagawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sakagawa in 1965 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakagawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakagawa 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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