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Iwakoshi Family History

Iwakoshi 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: Iwanowski, Bakshi, Iwanski, Igarashi, Kakos, Koski, Makos, Iwai

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Iwakoshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwakoshi 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Iwakoshi. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Iwakoshi. For the veterans among your Iwakoshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwakoshi lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Iwakoshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Iwakoshi in 1994 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

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