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Okinaga Family History

Okinaga 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: Tominaga, Onaga, Tokunaga, King, Fukunaga, Kulaga, Inaba, Kanagy

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Where is the Okinaga family from?

You can see how Okinaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okinaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Okinaga families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Okinaga's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Okinaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okinaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okinaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okinaga. 100% of Okinaga 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Okinaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okinaga 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Okinaga. 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 46 military records available for the last name Okinaga. For the veterans among your Okinaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okinaga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Okinaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Okinaga in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 1998.

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