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Yoshimura Family History

Yoshimura Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 吉村 ‘lucky (or good) village’. It is found mainly in western Japan.

Many bearers are unrelated to each other, some having samurai origins.

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


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Where is the Yoshimura family from?

You can see how Yoshimura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshimura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yoshimura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Yoshimura family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoshimura's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yoshimura families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoshimura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yoshimura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoshimura. 23% of Yoshimura men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Yoshimura women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoshimura were Proprietor and Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Packer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yoshimura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshimura 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Yoshimura. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yoshimura. For the veterans among your Yoshimura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshimura lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Yoshimura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Yoshimura in 1948 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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