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Terakawa Family History

Terakawa 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: Arakawa, Takata, Furukawa, Trakas, Yamakawa, Morikawa, Takala, Terada

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Where is the Terakawa family from?

You can see how Terakawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terakawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terakawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terakawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Terakawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terakawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terakawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terakawa. 100% of Terakawa men worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Terakawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terakawa 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Terakawa. 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 53 military records available for the last name Terakawa. For the veterans among your Terakawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terakawa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Terakawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Terakawa in 1967 was 78, and 99 in 2000.

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