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Oikawa Family History

Oikawa 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: Okawa, Ozawa, Morikawa, Okada, Ogawa, Kawa, Kaba, Sawa, Kawai, Niwa

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Where is the Oikawa family from?

You can see how Oikawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oikawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oikawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oikawa families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oikawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Oikawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oikawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oikawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oikawa. 45% of Oikawa men worked as a Fisherman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Fisher
    23%

What Oikawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Oikawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oikawa 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Oikawa. 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 63 military records available for the last name Oikawa. For the veterans among your Oikawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oikawa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oikawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oikawa in 1968 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oikawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oikawa 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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