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Fujii Family History

Fujii Name Meaning

Japanese: written 藤井 ‘wisteria well’. It is mainly found in west central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some bearers of this name are descended from the Fujiwara clan. The name is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku as 葛井 ‘arrowroot well’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fukui, Fujita, Fujino, Funai, Tsuji, Nii, Mutti, Fuson, Wuori, Puri

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Where is the Fujii family from?

You can see how Fujii families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fujii family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fujii families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fujii family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fujii's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fujii families in 1911.
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What did your Fujii ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fujii. 60% of Fujii men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fujii. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fujii 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Fujii. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fujii. For the veterans among your Fujii ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fujii lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fujii life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fujii in 1945 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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