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Kanagawa Family History

Kanagawa 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: Kagawa, Tanigawa, Nakagawa, Kitagawa, Nagata, Yamagata, Kangas

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Where is the Kanagawa family from?

You can see how Kanagawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanagawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanagawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kanagawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kanagawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanagawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanagawa 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 Kanagawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanagawa. 100% of Kanagawa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kanagawa women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Kanagawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Kanagawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanagawa 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Kanagawa. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kanagawa. For the veterans among your Kanagawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanagawa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kanagawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kanagawa in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanagawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanagawa 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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