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Namekawa Family History

Namekawa 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: Yamakawa, Maekawa, Nagasawa, Hasegawa, Nakazawa, Nakata, Arakawa

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Namekawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namekawa 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Namekawa. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Namekawa. For the veterans among your Namekawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namekawa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Namekawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Namekawa in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 1998.

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