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Nagase Family History

Nagase 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: Agate, Naas, Nagata, Navas, Nagano, Nagar, Nagle, Nagao, Natale

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Where is the Nagase family from?

You can see how Nagase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nagase family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nagase's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Nagase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagase ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Nagase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagase 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Nagase. 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 63 military records available for the last name Nagase. For the veterans among your Nagase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagase lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Nagase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nagase in 1973 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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