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Oguma Family History

Oguma 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: Okuma, Ogura, Azuma, Oyama, Ogata, Gura, Gula, Gumm, Okura, Omura

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Where is the Oguma family from?

You can see how Oguma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oguma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oguma families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Oguma's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Oguma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oguma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oguma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Oguma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oguma 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Oguma. 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 42 military records available for the last name Oguma. For the veterans among your Oguma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oguma lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Oguma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oguma in 1985 was 76, and 64 in 2003.

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