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Uekawa Family History

Uekawa 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: Uehara, Pekala, Okawa, Maekawa, Kawa, Kaba, Sawa, Kawai, Kara, Kaya

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Uekawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uekawa 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Uekawa. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Uekawa. For the veterans among your Uekawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uekawa lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Uekawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Uekawa in 1991 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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