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Fukushima Family History

Fukushima Name Meaning

Japanese: written 福島 ‘blessed island’. This is a common placename and surname throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands where it may also be written phonetically as 譜久島.

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


Similar surnames: Fukuhara, Fukuda, Takashima, Fukunaga, Fukui, Shima, Matsushima

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Where is the Fukushima family from?

You can see how Fukushima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fukushima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fukushima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fukushima families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fukushima's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fukushima families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fukushima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fukushima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fukushima. 26% of Fukushima men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fukushima women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fukushima were Gardener 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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Packer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fukushima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fukushima 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 Fukushima. 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 579 military records available for the last name Fukushima. For the veterans among your Fukushima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fukushima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fukushima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fukushima in 1963 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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