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Koyanagi Family History

Koyanagi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 小柳 ‘small willows’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan. Some families pronounce the name Oyanagi.

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


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You can see how Koyanagi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koyanagi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Koyanagi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Koyanagi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Koyanagi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Koyanagi families in 1911.
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What did your Koyanagi ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Koyanagi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koyanagi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koyanagi. 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 171 military records available for the last name Koyanagi. For the veterans among your Koyanagi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koyanagi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koyanagi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Koyanagi in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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