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Suwa Family History

Suwa 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: Sawa, Suda, Susa, Suba, Sura, Sula, Sowa, Hua, Sun, Sala

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Where is the Suwa family from?

You can see how Suwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suwa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Suwa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Suwa family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Suwa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Suwa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suwa 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 Suwa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Suwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Suwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suwa 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Suwa. 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 66 military records available for the last name Suwa. For the veterans among your Suwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suwa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Suwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Suwa in 1968 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suwa 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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