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Michihara Family History

Michihara 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: Ishihara, Nishihara, Yoshihara, Miyahara, Chiara, Ichikawa, Di Chiara

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Where is the Michihara family from?

You can see how Michihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Michihara families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Michihara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Michihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Michihara 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 45 census records available for the last name Michihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michihara 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Michihara. 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 27 military records available for the last name Michihara. For the veterans among your Michihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michihara lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Michihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Michihara in 1960 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Michihara 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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