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Kawamura Family History

Kawamura Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 川村 ‘river village’. It is found throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

One family of samurai is from Satsuma (now Kagoshima prefecture).

Another version written 河邑 is found in west-central Japan.

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


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You can see how Kawamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawamura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kawamura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kawamura families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawamura's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kawamura families in 1911.
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What did your Kawamura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kawamura. 100% of Kawamura men worked as a Fisherman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 983 military records available for the last name Kawamura. For the veterans among your Kawamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawamura lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kawamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kawamura in 1958 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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