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Nakamatsu Family History

Nakamatsu 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: Komatsu, Nakama, Nakamoto, Kamath, Sakamoto, Nakazawa, Nakata

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Where is the Nakamatsu family from?

You can see how Nakamatsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakamatsu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakamatsu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Nakamatsu families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Nakamatsu's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nakamatsu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakamatsu 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 Nakamatsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakamatsu. 43% of Nakamatsu 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Nakamatsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Nakamatsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakamatsu 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Nakamatsu. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nakamatsu. For the veterans among your Nakamatsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakamatsu lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Nakamatsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nakamatsu in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nakamatsu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakamatsu 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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