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Terazawa Family History

Terazawa 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: Nakazawa, Arakawa, Terada, Tagawa, Terrazas, Kurzawa, Peraza, Terrana

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Where is the Terazawa family from?

You can see how Terazawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terazawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terazawa families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Terazawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Terazawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terazawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terazawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terazawa. 100% of Terazawa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Terazawa women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Terazawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Terazawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terazawa 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Terazawa. 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 41 military records available for the last name Terazawa. For the veterans among your Terazawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terazawa lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Terazawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Terazawa in 1985 was 99, and 85 in 2003.

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