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Komatsu Family History

Komatsu Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 小松 ‘small pine tree’. It is found mostly in west-central Japan, the island of Shikoku, and the Ryūkyū Islands; an alternate reading found farther east is Omatsu.

Several samurai families of various lineages took this surname from any of various villages of this name.

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


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Where is the Komatsu family from?

You can see how Komatsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komatsu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Komatsu families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Komatsu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Komatsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Komatsu 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 Komatsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Komatsu. 22% of Komatsu men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Komatsu women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Komatsu were Mill Worker and Cleaning.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mill Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Housemaid
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Cleaning
    25%

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Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Komatsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komatsu 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 Komatsu. 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 441 military records available for the last name Komatsu. For the veterans among your Komatsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komatsu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Komatsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Komatsu in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Komatsu 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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