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Tsugawa Family History

Tsugawa 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, Sawa, Sugawara, Sugar, Kagawa, Hasegawa, Tougas, Sugita

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Where is the Tsugawa family from?

You can see how Tsugawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsugawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tsugawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tsugawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tsugawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsugawa 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 Tsugawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tsugawa. 20% of Tsugawa men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Tsugawa women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tsugawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Tsugawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsugawa 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Tsugawa. 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 142 military records available for the last name Tsugawa. For the veterans among your Tsugawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsugawa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tsugawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tsugawa in 1964 was 89, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsugawa 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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