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Kikawa Family History

Kikawa 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: Kagawa, Kujawa, Okawa, Kihara, Kikta, Kawa, Kaba, Sawa, Kawai, Niwa

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Where is the Kikawa family from?

You can see how Kikawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kikawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kikawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kikawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kikawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kikawa 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 84 census records available for the last name Kikawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kikawa 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kikawa. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kikawa. For the veterans among your Kikawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kikawa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kikawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kikawa in 1970 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kikawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kikawa 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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