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Migawa Family History

Migawa 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, Tagawa, Ogawa, Magana, Miyata, Mcgaw, Miyagawa, Sigala

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Where is the Migawa family from?

You can see how Migawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Migawa families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Migawa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Migawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migawa 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 Migawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Migawa. 67% of Migawa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Migawa women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Migawa were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Migawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Migawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migawa 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Migawa. 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 57 military records available for the last name Migawa. For the veterans among your Migawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migawa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Migawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Migawa in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Migawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migawa 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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