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Kimura Family History

Kimura Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 木村 or 木邑 ‘tree village’. It is a very common placename and surname especially in western and northeastern Japan.

Some bearers are descended from the Fujiwara Mononobe and other noble families.

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


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Where is the Kimura family from?

You can see how Kimura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kimura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kimura families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimura's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kimura families in 1911.
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What did your Kimura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kimura. 30% of Kimura men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    30%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Sawmill Hand
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kimura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimura 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Kimura. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kimura. For the veterans among your Kimura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimura lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kimura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kimura in 1941 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimura 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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