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Hironaka Name Meaning

Japanese: written 広中 or 弘中 ‘wide center’. It is the name of a noble family of Suō (now part of Yamaguchi prefecture) as well as other families of Shimane and Hyōgo prefectures.

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


Similar surnames: Hirota, Hirata, Hirose, Hatanaka, Hornak, Hiraoka, Muranaka, Hirayama

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Where is the Hironaka family from?

You can see how Hironaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hironaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Hironaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hironaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hironaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hironaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hironaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hironaka. 38% of Hironaka men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hironaka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hironaka were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Salesgirl
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Hironaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hironaka 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 Hironaka. 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 264 military records available for the last name Hironaka. For the veterans among your Hironaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hironaka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hironaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hironaka in 1963 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

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