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Nakagaki Family History

Nakagaki 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: Nakatani, Nakagawa, Nakatomi, Takagi, Nakazawa, Nakata, Yamazaki

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Where is the Nakagaki family from?

You can see how Nakagaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakagaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nakagaki family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nakagaki's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakagaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakagaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakagaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Barber were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nakagaki. 60% of Nakagaki men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Nakagaki women worked as a Barber. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nakagaki were Painter and Maid. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Nakagaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakagaki 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Nakagaki. 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 123 military records available for the last name Nakagaki. For the veterans among your Nakagaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakagaki lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nakagaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nakagaki in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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