This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hirama family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hirama Family History

Hirama 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: Hirata, Hirota, Rama, Hirai, Shiroma, Hiraoka, Hirano, Hirayama

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hirama family from?

You can see how Hirama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirama family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hirama family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirama's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hirama families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hirama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirama. 100% of Hirama men worked as a Gardener.

View Census Data for Hirama | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    100%

What Hirama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hirama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirama census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hirama

Passenger Lists

There are 178 immigration records available for the last name Hirama. 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.

View all Hirama immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Hirama. For the veterans among your Hirama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hirama military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hirama family history

Discover More

What is the average Hirama lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Hirama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hirama in 1967 was 79, and 44 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirama 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hirama family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial