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Nakaoka Family History

Nakaoka 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: Nakao, Yamaoka, Nakata, Nakama, Kataoka, Nakada, Nakatomi, Nagata

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Where is the Nakaoka family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakaoka. 43% of Nakaoka 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%
  • Cub Cane
    29%

What Nakaoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Nakaoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakaoka 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Nakaoka. 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 127 military records available for the last name Nakaoka. For the veterans among your Nakaoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakaoka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nakaoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nakaoka in 1966 was 86, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nakaoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakaoka 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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