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Usami Family History

Usami 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: Sami, Sama, Sari, Adami, Osaki, Sam, Sani, Salmi, Busam, Usui

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Where is the Usami family from?

You can see how Usami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Usami families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Usami's in USA. California had the highest population of Usami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usami 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 90 census records available for the last name Usami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usami 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Usami. 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 34 military records available for the last name Usami. For the veterans among your Usami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usami lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Usami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Usami in 1974 was 77, and 50 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Usami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usami 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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