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Yanagisawa Family History

Yanagisawa 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: Nagasawa, Yamagata, Yamakawa, Tanigawa, Nakagawa, Yanagi, Manansala

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Where is the Yanagisawa family from?

You can see how Yanagisawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanagisawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanagisawa families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yanagisawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Yanagisawa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Yanagisawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanagisawa 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Yanagisawa. 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 45 military records available for the last name Yanagisawa. For the veterans among your Yanagisawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanagisawa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yanagisawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yanagisawa in 1967 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanagisawa 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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