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Nogawa Family History

Nogawa 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: Ogawa, Nagata, Kagawa, Ogata, Ozawa, Rogala, Nonaka, Novara, Tagawa

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Where is the Nogawa family from?

You can see how Nogawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nogawa family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nogawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Nogawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nogawa 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 53 census records available for the last name Nogawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogawa 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Nogawa. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nogawa. For the veterans among your Nogawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogawa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Nogawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nogawa in 1973 was 69, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nogawa 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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