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Okano Family History

Okano Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 岡野 ‘hill field’. It is found mostly around the Tokyo and Nagoya regions.

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


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You can see how Okano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okano family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Okano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Okano families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Okano's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Okano families in 1911.
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What did your Okano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Okano. 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 446 military records available for the last name Okano. For the veterans among your Okano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Okano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Okano in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Okano 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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