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Aoki Family History

Aoki Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 青木 ‘green tree’. It is mainly found in central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

One family descended from the Takeda branch of the Minamoto clan takes its name from Aoki-mura in Kai (now Yamanashi prefecture).

Others have Fujiwara connections.

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


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You can see how Aoki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aoki family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Aoki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Aoki families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Aoki's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Aoki families in 1911.
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What did your Aoki ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aoki. 100% of Aoki men worked as a Fisherman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Aoki. For the veterans among your Aoki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aoki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aoki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Aoki in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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