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Ohigashi Family History

Ohigashi 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: Higashi, Ohashi, Ishibashi, Onishi, Higuchi, Hayashi, Shiraishi

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Where is the Ohigashi family from?

You can see how Ohigashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohigashi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohigashi family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohigashi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ohigashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohigashi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ohigashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohigashi 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ohigashi. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ohigashi. For the veterans among your Ohigashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohigashi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Ohigashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ohigashi in 1952 was 55, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohigashi 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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