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Hiraishi Family History

Hiraishi 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: Shiraishi, Higashi, Quraishi, Hirai, Hayashi, Hornish, Mirarchi

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Where is the Hiraishi family from?

You can see how Hiraishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiraishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiraishi family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hiraishi's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hiraishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiraishi 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 Hiraishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiraishi. 100% of Hiraishi men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hiraishi women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Hiraishi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hiraishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiraishi 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hiraishi. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hiraishi. For the veterans among your Hiraishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiraishi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hiraishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hiraishi in 1966 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiraishi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiraishi 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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