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Takaoka Family History

Takaoka 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: Tanaka, Yamaoka, Takata, Takala, Kataoka, Takaki, Tabaka, Takara

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Where is the Takaoka family from?

You can see how Takaoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takaoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Takaoka families living in California. This was about 53% of all the recorded Takaoka's in USA. California had the highest population of Takaoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takaoka 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 Takaoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Takaoka. 30% of Takaoka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Takaoka women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Barber
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Takaoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Takaoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takaoka 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Takaoka. 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 210 military records available for the last name Takaoka. For the veterans among your Takaoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takaoka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Takaoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Takaoka in 1965 was 87, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Takaoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takaoka 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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