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Takamori Family History

Takamori 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: Takamoto, Nakatomi, Takano, Takagi, Sakamoto, Calamari, Nakamura

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Where is the Takamori family from?

You can see how Takamori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takamori family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Takamori families living in Hawaii. This was about 27% of all the recorded Takamori's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Takamori families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takamori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Takamori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Takamori. 67% of Takamori 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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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What Takamori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Takamori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takamori 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Takamori. 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 67 military records available for the last name Takamori. For the veterans among your Takamori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takamori lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Takamori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Takamori in 1964 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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