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Takamoto Family History

Takamoto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 高本 ‘one who lives high (up the slope or hill)’. It is found mostly in the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Takamoto family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Takamoto. 25% of Takamoto men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Takamoto women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Takamoto were Farm Laborer and Storekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Storekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Takamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takamoto 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 Takamoto. 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 195 military records available for the last name Takamoto. For the veterans among your Takamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takamoto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Takamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Takamoto in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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