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Sogawa Family History

Sogawa 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, Sawa, Kagawa, Ogata, Soga, Solana, Ozawa, Rogala, Sogard

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Where is the Sogawa family from?

You can see how Sogawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sogawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sogawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sogawa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Sogawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sogawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sogawa 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 115 census records available for the last name Sogawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sogawa 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Sogawa. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sogawa. For the veterans among your Sogawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sogawa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sogawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sogawa in 1965 was 76, and 29 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sogawa 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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