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Tsukamoto Family History

Tsukamoto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 塚本 ‘by the mound’. It originated in two places: in Kawachi descending from the Tachibana family and in Chikugo with members of the Taira clan.

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


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Where is the Tsukamoto family from?

You can see how Tsukamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsukamoto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Tsukamoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tsukamoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tsukamoto families in 1920.
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What did your Tsukamoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tsukamoto. 38% of Tsukamoto men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tsukamoto women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Gardener
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Tsukamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsukamoto 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 Tsukamoto. 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 337 military records available for the last name Tsukamoto. For the veterans among your Tsukamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsukamoto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tsukamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tsukamoto in 1961 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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