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Hamasaki Family History

Hamasaki Name Meaning

Japanese: written 浜崎 ‘seashore cape’. It is found mainly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


Similar surnames: Yamasaki, Kawasaki, Iwasaki, Hayashi, Hamada, Yamazaki, Hatanaka

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Where is the Hamasaki family from?

You can see how Hamasaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamasaki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hamasaki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hamasaki families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamasaki's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hamasaki families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamasaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamasaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hamasaki. 50% of Hamasaki men 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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Hamasaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamasaki 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamasaki. 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 429 military records available for the last name Hamasaki. For the veterans among your Hamasaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamasaki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hamasaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hamasaki in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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