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Okawaki Family History

Okawaki 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: Okazaki, Kawai, Okawa, Kaake, Kawakami, Kwak, Kasai, Sasaki, Tamaki

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Where is the Okawaki family from?

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

What did your Okawaki ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Okawaki ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Okawaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okawaki 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Okawaki. 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 9 military records available for the last name Okawaki. For the veterans among your Okawaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okawaki lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Okawaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Okawaki in 1971 was 83, and 69 in 2000.

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