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Yoshioka Family History

Yoshioka Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 吉岡 ‘lucky (or good) hill’ from any of a number of locations throughout Japan so named.

It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Yoshioka family from?

You can see how Yoshioka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshioka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yoshioka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Yoshioka families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Yoshioka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Yoshioka families in 1911.
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What did your Yoshioka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoshioka. 14% of Yoshioka men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Yoshioka women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoshioka were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoshioka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshioka 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Yoshioka. 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 781 military records available for the last name Yoshioka. For the veterans among your Yoshioka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshioka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yoshioka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yoshioka in 1951 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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