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Kanegawa Family History

Kanegawa 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, Hasegawa, Tanigawa, Kangas, Banegas, Tagawa, Nakagawa

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Where is the Kanegawa family from?

You can see how Kanegawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanegawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kanegawa families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kanegawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Kanegawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanegawa 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 63 census records available for the last name Kanegawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanegawa 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kanegawa. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kanegawa. For the veterans among your Kanegawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanegawa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kanegawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kanegawa in 1969 was 93, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanegawa 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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