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Tachibana Family History

Tachibana Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 橘 ‘wild orange’. It is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku and found mostly in eastern Japan.

It is sometimes written phonetically 立花 ‘standing flowers’.

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


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Where is the Tachibana family from?

You can see how Tachibana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tachibana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tachibana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Tachibana families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tachibana's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tachibana families in 1911.
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What did your Tachibana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tachibana. 34% of Tachibana men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Nursery Worker
    17%

What Tachibana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Tachibana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tachibana 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tachibana. 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 156 military records available for the last name Tachibana. For the veterans among your Tachibana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tachibana lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tachibana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tachibana in 1952 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tachibana 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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