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Uenaka Family History

Uenaka 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, Uehara, Nonaka, Penka, Benak, Wenk, Penna, Genova, Deak, Peak

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Where is the Uenaka family from?

You can see how Uenaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uenaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Uenaka family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Uenaka's in USA. California had the highest population of Uenaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uenaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Uenaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Uenaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uenaka 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Uenaka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Uenaka. For the veterans among your Uenaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uenaka lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Uenaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Uenaka in 1985 was 84, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uenaka 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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