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Hiraiwa Family History

Hiraiwa Surname 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: Hirata, Hirai, Hiraoka, Araiza, Hirota, Miranda, Hermida, Raia

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Where is the Hiraiwa family from?

You can see how Hiraiwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiraiwa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hiraiwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hiraiwa family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiraiwa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiraiwa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiraiwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hiraiwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiraiwa. 100% of Hiraiwa men worked as a Field Laborer.

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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

  • Field Laborer
    100%

What Hiraiwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hiraiwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiraiwa 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Hiraiwa. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hiraiwa. For the veterans among your Hiraiwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiraiwa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Hiraiwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hiraiwa in 1965 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiraiwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiraiwa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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