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Segawa Family History

Segawa Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 瀬川 ‘rapid river’. Found in west-central Japan it is taken from Segawa village in Rikuchū (now Iwate prefecture).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Segawa family from?

You can see how Segawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Segawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Segawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 63% of all the recorded Segawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Segawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Segawa 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 Segawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Segawa. 31% of Segawa men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Segawa women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Segawa were Waiter and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Segawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Segawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Segawa 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Segawa. 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 152 military records available for the last name Segawa. For the veterans among your Segawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Segawa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Segawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Segawa in 1962 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Segawa 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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