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Yoshimoto Family History

Yoshimoto Name Meaning

Japanese: written 吉本 ‘lucky (or good) origin’. It is found mostly in west-central Japan and the island of Okinawa.

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


Similar surnames: Yoshino, Ishimoto, Yoshioka, Morimoto, Nishimoto, Kishimoto

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Where is the Yoshimoto family from?

You can see how Yoshimoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshimoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yoshimoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Yoshimoto families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoshimoto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yoshimoto families in 1911.
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What did your Yoshimoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoshimoto. 26% of Yoshimoto men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Yoshimoto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoshimoto were Farm Laborer and Tailor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Helper
    24%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Tailor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoshimoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshimoto 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Yoshimoto. 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 545 military records available for the last name Yoshimoto. For the veterans among your Yoshimoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshimoto lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yoshimoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yoshimoto in 1955 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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