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Kaneshiro Family History

Kaneshiro Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 金城 ‘golden castle’; also pronounced Kinjō (see Kinjo).

It is found mostly in western Japan.

In the Ryūkyū Islands the name is pronounced Kanegushiku.

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


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Where is the Kaneshiro family from?

You can see how Kaneshiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneshiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 147 Kaneshiro families living in Hawaii. This was about 96% of all the recorded Kaneshiro's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaneshiro families in 1920.
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What did your Kaneshiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaneshiro. 33% of Kaneshiro men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kaneshiro women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaneshiro were Cook and 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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Helper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaneshiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneshiro 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 Kaneshiro. 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 693 military records available for the last name Kaneshiro. For the veterans among your Kaneshiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneshiro lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneshiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaneshiro in 1952 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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