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Hirose Family History

Hirose Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 広瀬 or 弘瀬 ‘wide torrent’. It is a very common placename throughout Japan so it is possible that not all bearers are related.

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


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Where is the Hirose family from?

You can see how Hirose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hirose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Hirose families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hirose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hirose families in 1911.
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What did your Hirose ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hirose. 100% of Hirose men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Hirose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Hirose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirose 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 Hirose. 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 601 military records available for the last name Hirose. For the veterans among your Hirose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirose lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hirose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hirose in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirose 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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