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Higashi Family History

Higashi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 東 ‘east’. This is a common placename in Japan borne as a surname by several different families. Compare Azuma.

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


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Where is the Higashi family from?

You can see how Higashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higashi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 42 Higashi families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Higashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Higashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higashi 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 Higashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Higashi. 15% of Higashi men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Higashi women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Higashi were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Higashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higashi 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 Higashi. 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 851 military records available for the last name Higashi. For the veterans among your Higashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higashi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Higashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Higashi in 1957 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higashi 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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