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Takamiya Family History

Takamiya 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: Kamiya, Takagi, Takata, Nakamura, Takayama, Takala, Zakaria, Calamia

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Where is the Takamiya family from?

You can see how Takamiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takamiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Takamiya families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Takamiya's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Takamiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takamiya 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 Takamiya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Takamiya. 43% of Takamiya men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Ditchman
    29%

What Takamiya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Takamiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takamiya 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Takamiya. 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 Takamiya. For the veterans among your Takamiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takamiya lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Takamiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Takamiya in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Takamiya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takamiya 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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