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Nakasawa Family History

Nakasawa 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: Nagasawa, Nakazawa, Nakagawa, Nakahara, Nakayama, Kagawa, Nakata

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Where is the Nakasawa family from?

You can see how Nakasawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakasawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nakasawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakasawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nakasawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakasawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Nakasawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakasawa 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Nakasawa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nakasawa. For the veterans among your Nakasawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakasawa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Nakasawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nakasawa in 1973 was 81, and 26 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakasawa 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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