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Nakawatase Family History

Nakawatase 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: Kawata, Nakazawa, Nakata, Nakahara, Nakayama, Nakatani, Nakagawa

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Where is the Nakawatase family from?

You can see how Nakawatase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakawatase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Nakawatase families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakawatase's in USA. California had the highest population of Nakawatase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakawatase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakawatase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nakawatase. 46% of Nakawatase men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nakawatase women worked as a Helper. .

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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
    46%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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What Nakawatase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Nakawatase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakawatase 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Nakawatase. 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 150 military records available for the last name Nakawatase. For the veterans among your Nakawatase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakawatase lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nakawatase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nakawatase in 1944 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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