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Tasaka Family History

Tasaka 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: Tanaka, Tabaka, Laska, Tabak, Basara, Sasaki, Tamaki, Zasada, Takata

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Where is the Tasaka family from?

You can see how Tasaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tasaka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tasaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Tasaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tasaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tasaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tasaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tasaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tasaka. 23% of Tasaka men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
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What Tasaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Tasaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tasaka 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Tasaka. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tasaka. For the veterans among your Tasaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tasaka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tasaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tasaka in 1955 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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