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Tsutsumi Name Meaning

Japanese: written 堤 ‘dike’. It is common as a placename throughout Japan; as the surname it is found mostly in the island of Kyūshū. Some bearers have very ancient connections. The name 白堤 ‘white dike’ pronounced Shiratsutsumi is recorded in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

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


Similar surnames: Tsutsui, Tsuji, Suzuki, Tsuda, Otsuka, Usui, Suomi, Tuomi, Matsui

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Where is the Tsutsumi family from?

You can see how Tsutsumi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsutsumi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Tsutsumi families living in Hawaii. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tsutsumi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tsutsumi families in 1920.
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What did your Tsutsumi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tsutsumi. 19% of Tsutsumi men worked as a Cook and 67% of Tsutsumi women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tsutsumi were Veg Worker and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Veg Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Tsutsumi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsutsumi 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

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Tsutsumi. For the veterans among your Tsutsumi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsutsumi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Tsutsumi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tsutsumi in 1948 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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