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Iwaoka Family History

Iwaoka 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: Iwata, Hiraoka, Laska, Kraska, Wack, Kwak, Iwai, Iwamoto, Wada, Walla

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Where is the Iwaoka family from?

You can see how Iwaoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwaoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Iwaoka families living in Hawaii. This was about 60% of all the recorded Iwaoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Iwaoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwaoka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iwaoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iwaoka. 100% of Iwaoka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Iwaoka women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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What Iwaoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Iwaoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwaoka 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Iwaoka. 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 56 military records available for the last name Iwaoka. For the veterans among your Iwaoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwaoka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Iwaoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Iwaoka in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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