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Hirashita Family History

Hirashita 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: Miyashita, Kinoshita, Hirata, Yamashita, Hayashida, Higashi

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Where is the Hirashita family from?

You can see how Hirashita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirashita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirashita family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirashita's in USA. California had the highest population of Hirashita families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hirashita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirashita 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hirashita. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hirashita. For the veterans among your Hirashita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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