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Iwasa Family History

Iwasa 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: Iwata, Basa, Wass, Casa, Issa, Iwai, Wada, Asa, Iwasaki, Inaba

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Where is the Iwasa family from?

You can see how Iwasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwasa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Iwasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Iwasa families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Iwasa's in USA. California had the highest population of Iwasa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwasa 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 Iwasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iwasa. 60% of Iwasa men worked as a Salesman and 78% of Iwasa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iwasa were Apprentice and Saleswoman.

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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
    60%
  • Apprentice
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Saleswoman
    23%

What Iwasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Iwasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwasa 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Iwasa. 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 117 military records available for the last name Iwasa. For the veterans among your Iwasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwasa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Iwasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Iwasa in 1966 was 65, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iwasa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwasa 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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