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Hijiya Family History

Hijiya 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: Gioia, Kamiya, Iida, Hirota, Vieira, Mikita, Shibuya, Hirata, Kojima

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Where is the Hijiya family from?

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

What Hijiya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hijiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hijiya 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hijiya. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hijiya. For the veterans among your Hijiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hijiya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Hijiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hijiya in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hijiya 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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