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Tsurukawa Family History

Tsurukawa 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: Furukawa, Kurokawa, Ishikawa, Arakawa, Morikawa, Fujikawa, Kurzawa

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Where is the Tsurukawa family from?

You can see how Tsurukawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsurukawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tsurukawa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsurukawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Tsurukawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsurukawa 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 14 census records available for the last name Tsurukawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsurukawa 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tsurukawa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tsurukawa. For the veterans among your Tsurukawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsurukawa lifespan?

Average Tsurukawa life expectancy in 1995 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsurukawa 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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