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Takenishi Family History

Takenishi 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: Nakanishi, Takeuchi, Takahashi, Konishi, Takeshita, Takes, Onishi

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Where is the Takenishi family from?

You can see how Takenishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takenishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Takenishi families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Takenishi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Takenishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takenishi 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 13 census records available for the last name Takenishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takenishi 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Takenishi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Takenishi. For the veterans among your Takenishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takenishi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Takenishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Takenishi in 1973 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takenishi 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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