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Yamaji Family History

Yamaji 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: Amari, Yamane, Tamaki, Yamada, Kamali, Tamasi, Zamani, Yanagi, Maki

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Where is the Yamaji family from?

You can see how Yamaji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamaji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamaji families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yamaji's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yamaji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamaji 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 Yamaji ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yamaji family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Yamaji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamaji 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Yamaji. 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 136 military records available for the last name Yamaji. For the veterans among your Yamaji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamaji lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1997, in the United States, Yamaji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yamaji in 1951 was 78, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yamaji

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamaji 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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