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Igawa Family History

Igawa 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: Ogawa, Sawa, Gaba, Kagawa, Ogata, Iwata, Inaba, Gara, Ozawa, Gaia

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Where is the Igawa family from?

You can see how Igawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Igawa families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Igawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Igawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Igawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Igawa. 34% of Igawa men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Field Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Igawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igawa 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Igawa. 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 47 military records available for the last name Igawa. For the veterans among your Igawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igawa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Igawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Igawa in 1966 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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