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Hamamoto Family History

Hamamoto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 浜本 ‘(one who lives) near the seashore’. It is mainly found in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Hamamoto family from?

You can see how Hamamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamamoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hamamoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hamamoto families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamamoto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hamamoto families in 1911.
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What did your Hamamoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hamamoto. 100% of Hamamoto women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hamamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamamoto 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hamamoto. 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 483 military records available for the last name Hamamoto. For the veterans among your Hamamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamamoto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hamamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hamamoto in 1958 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamamoto 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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