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Asazawa Family History

Asazawa Name 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: Nakazawa, Arakawa, Sazama, Salama, Sawa, Salata, Kagawa, Nagasawa

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Where is the Asazawa family from?

You can see how Asazawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asazawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Asazawa families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Asazawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Asazawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asazawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Asazawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asazawa. 100% of Asazawa 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Asazawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asazawa 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Asazawa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Asazawa. For the veterans among your Asazawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asazawa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Asazawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Asazawa in 1968 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

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