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Tokai Family History

Tokai 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: Takai, Tokar, Kai, Sakai, Toda, Tocci, Toma, Oki, Joki, Takagi

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Where is the Tokai family from?

You can see how Tokai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tokai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tokai family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Tokai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tokai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tokai 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 109 census records available for the last name Tokai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tokai 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Tokai. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tokai. For the veterans among your Tokai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tokai lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tokai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tokai in 1968 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tokai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tokai 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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