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Tsuruoka Family History

Tsuruoka 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: Soroka, Muraoka, Seroka, Sroka, Turk, Turek, Turco, Suzuki, Turck

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Where is the Tsuruoka family from?

You can see how Tsuruoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsuruoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tsuruoka family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Tsuruoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tsuruoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tsuruoka 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 Tsuruoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tsuruoka. 100% of Tsuruoka men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Tsuruoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Tsuruoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsuruoka 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Tsuruoka. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tsuruoka. For the veterans among your Tsuruoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsuruoka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tsuruoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tsuruoka in 1967 was 89, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tsuruoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tsuruoka 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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