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Wagatsuma Family History

Wagatsuma 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: Matsuda, Nagata, Nagasawa, Zagata, Wassum, La Gattuta, Sagastume

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Where is the Wagatsuma family from?

You can see how Wagatsuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wagatsuma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wagatsuma families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wagatsuma's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Wagatsuma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wagatsuma 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 Wagatsuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cane Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wagatsuma. 43% of Wagatsuma men worked as a Cane Cutter.

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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

  • Cane Cutter
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Wagatsuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wagatsuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wagatsuma 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Wagatsuma. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wagatsuma. For the veterans among your Wagatsuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wagatsuma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wagatsuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wagatsuma in 1963 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wagatsuma 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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