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Takikawa Family History

Takikawa 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: Tanigawa, Ishikawa, Nakazawa, Ichikawa, Arakawa, Takata, Yamakawa

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Where is the Takikawa family from?

You can see how Takikawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takikawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Takikawa families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Takikawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Takikawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takikawa 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 43 census records available for the last name Takikawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takikawa 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Takikawa. 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 41 military records available for the last name Takikawa. For the veterans among your Takikawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takikawa lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Takikawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Takikawa in 1982 was 80, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takikawa 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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