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Tsuji Family History

Tsuji Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 辻 ‘crossroad’ or phonetically 十字. It is found mostly in western Japan.

Some bearers are of samurai origin particularly descendants of a daimyō family (feudal lords) of Aki (now part of Hiroshima prefecture).

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


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

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tsuji. 100% of Tsuji men worked as a Fisherman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 526 military records available for the last name Tsuji. For the veterans among your Tsuji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsuji lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tsuji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tsuji in 1955 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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