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Maekawa Family History

Maekawa Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 前川 ‘river in front’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maekawa family from?

You can see how Maekawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maekawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maekawa family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Maekawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Maekawa families in 1920.
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What did your Maekawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yardman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maekawa. 50% of Maekawa men worked as a Yardman.

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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

  • Yardman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Maekawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maekawa 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Maekawa. 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 144 military records available for the last name Maekawa. For the veterans among your Maekawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maekawa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Maekawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maekawa in 1971 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maekawa 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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