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Hisashi Family History

Hisashi 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: Higashi, Hayashi, Hashim, Ishibashi, Miyoshi, Hirai, Pisarski

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Where is the Hisashi family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Hisashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisashi 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Hisashi. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hisashi. For the veterans among your Hisashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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