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Hamanaka Family History

Hamanaka 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: Yamanaka, Hatanaka, Tamanaha, Hamasaki, Yamagata, Haapala, Tanaka

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Where is the Hamanaka family from?

You can see how Hamanaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamanaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hamanaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hamanaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hamanaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamanaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamanaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hamanaka. 60% of Hamanaka men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Hamanaka women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Hamanaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Hamanaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamanaka 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Hamanaka. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hamanaka. For the veterans among your Hamanaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamanaka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hamanaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hamanaka in 1967 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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