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Iwanaka Family History

Iwanaka 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: Tanaka, Iwasaki, Iwanski, Granata, Anaya, Yamanaka, Iwata, Wank

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Where is the Iwanaka family from?

You can see how Iwanaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwanaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Iwanaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 89% of all the recorded Iwanaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Iwanaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwanaka 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 Iwanaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iwanaka. 100% of Iwanaka 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 Iwanaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Iwanaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwanaka 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Iwanaka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Iwanaka. For the veterans among your Iwanaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwanaka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Iwanaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Iwanaka in 1965 was 40, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iwanaka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwanaka 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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