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Takeoka Family History

Takeoka 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: Takeda, Takenaka, Taketa, Tanaka, Takes, Taverna, Tadeo, Yamaoka

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Where is the Takeoka family from?

You can see how Takeoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takeoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Takeoka families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Takeoka's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Takeoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takeoka 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 Takeoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Takeoka. 43% of Takeoka men worked as a 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
    43%
  • Commercial Fisherman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Takeoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Takeoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takeoka 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Takeoka. 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 89 military records available for the last name Takeoka. For the veterans among your Takeoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takeoka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Takeoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Takeoka in 1967 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Takeoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takeoka 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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