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Oishi Family History

Oishi Surname Meaning

Japanese (Ōishi): written 大石 ‘large rock’ a topographic name.

This surname is found mostly in eastern Japan and on the island of Okinawa.

Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

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


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You can see how Oishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oishi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oishi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Oishi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oishi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oishi families in 1911.
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What did your Oishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oishi. 100% of Oishi 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Oishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oishi 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 Oishi. 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 389 military records available for the last name Oishi. For the veterans among your Oishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oishi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oishi in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oishi 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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