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Togawa Family History

Togawa 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: Tagawa, Ogawa, Toyama, Kagawa, Ogata, Ozawa, Rogala, Tomala, Okawa

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Where is the Togawa family from?

You can see how Togawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Togawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Togawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Togawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Togawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Togawa 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 Togawa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Togawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Togawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Togawa 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Togawa. 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 73 military records available for the last name Togawa. For the veterans among your Togawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Togawa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Togawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Togawa in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Togawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Togawa 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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