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Tomizawa Family History

Tomizawa 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: Tominaga, Ozawa, Morikawa, Tomala, Tomita, Tanigawa, Tomczak, Toyama

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Where is the Tomizawa family from?

You can see how Tomizawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomizawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tomizawa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomizawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Tomizawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomizawa 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 24 census records available for the last name Tomizawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomizawa 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Tomizawa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tomizawa. For the veterans among your Tomizawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomizawa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tomizawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tomizawa in 1964 was 85, and 52 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomizawa 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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