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Kawasaki Family History

Kawasaki Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 川崎 ‘river cape’. It is found mainly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Kawasaki family from?

You can see how Kawasaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawasaki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kawasaki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Kawasaki families living in British Columbia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kawasaki's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kawasaki families in 1911.
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What did your Kawasaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kawasaki. 60% of Kawasaki 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mill Hand
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kawasaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawasaki 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kawasaki. 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 822 military records available for the last name Kawasaki. For the veterans among your Kawasaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawasaki lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kawasaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kawasaki in 1956 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawasaki 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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