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Uchiyama Family History

Uchiyama Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 内山 ‘inner mountain’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Uchiyama family from?

You can see how Uchiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uchiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Uchiyama families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Uchiyama's in USA. California had the highest population of Uchiyama families in 1920.
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What did your Uchiyama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uchiyama. 40% of Uchiyama men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Uchiyama women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uchiyama were Farm Laborer and Farm 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Uchiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uchiyama 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 Uchiyama. 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 243 military records available for the last name Uchiyama. For the veterans among your Uchiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uchiyama lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Uchiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Uchiyama in 1960 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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