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Yamasawa Family History

Yamasawa 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: Yamakawa, Yamagata, Nagasawa, Yamanaka, Yamasaki, Yamamura, Nakazawa

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Where is the Yamasawa family from?

You can see how Yamasawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamasawa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yamasawa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Yamasawa family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamasawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yamasawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamasawa 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 29 census records available for the last name Yamasawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamasawa 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yamasawa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yamasawa. For the veterans among your Yamasawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamasawa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Yamasawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yamasawa in 1967 was 87, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamasawa 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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