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Miyawa Family History

Miyawa 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: Miyata, Miyake, Miya, Miyagawa, Mihara, Minaya, Maw, Mira, Toyama

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Where is the Miyawa family from?

You can see how Miyawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Miyawa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Miyawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Miyawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyawa 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 10 census records available for the last name Miyawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyawa 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Miyawa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Miyawa. For the veterans among your Miyawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyawa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miyawa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miyawa

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