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Isawa Family History

Isawa 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: Sawa, Isaza, Isaac, Sala, Sada, Sama, Issa, Sava, Iwata, Inaba

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Where is the Isawa family from?

You can see how Isawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Isawa families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Isawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Isawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isawa 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 85 census records available for the last name Isawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isawa 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Isawa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Isawa. For the veterans among your Isawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isawa lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1987, in the United States, Isawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Isawa in 1986 was 52, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isawa 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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