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Tagawa Family History

Tagawa Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 田川 ‘rice paddy river’. It is from a common placename in Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands; bearers are therefore not necessarily related.

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


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Where is the Tagawa family from?

You can see how Tagawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tagawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tagawa families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tagawa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tagawa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagawa 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 Tagawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tagawa. 24% of Tagawa men worked as a Painter and 43% of Tagawa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tagawa were Foreman and Packer.

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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

  • Painter
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Tagawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagawa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tagawa. 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 209 military records available for the last name Tagawa. For the veterans among your Tagawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagawa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tagawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tagawa in 1952 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tagawa 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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