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Okajima Family History

Okajima 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: Kojima, Tajima, Nakajima, Kamiya, Kalina, Okuma, Oyama, Arima, Karim

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Where is the Okajima family from?

You can see how Okajima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okajima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Okajima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Okajima families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Okajima's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Okajima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okajima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okajima ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Okajima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okajima 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Okajima. 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 32 military records available for the last name Okajima. For the veterans among your Okajima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okajima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Okajima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Okajima in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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