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Fujikawa Family History

Fujikawa Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 藤川 ‘wisteria river’. It is most common in western Japan.

Bearers of this name are descended from the southern Fujiwara through the Kudo family.

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


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Where is the Fujikawa family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fujikawa. 26% of Fujikawa men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fujikawa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fujikawa were Gardener and Laundress.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Worker
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fujikawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fujikawa 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fujikawa. 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 479 military records available for the last name Fujikawa. For the veterans among your Fujikawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fujikawa lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fujikawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fujikawa in 1953 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fujikawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fujikawa 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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