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Inouye Name Meaning

Japanese: variant of Inoue . The -ye spelling represents a pronunciation no longer used in modern Japanese.

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


Similar surnames: Inoue, Noya, Knouse, Knoble, Clouse, Nobbe, Foye, Roupe, Gouse, Couse

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Where is the Inouye family from?

You can see how Inouye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inouye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Inouye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Inouye families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Inouye's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Inouye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inouye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inouye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Inouye. 25% of Inouye men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Logger
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Inouye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inouye 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Inouye. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Inouye. For the veterans among your Inouye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inouye lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Inouye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Inouye in 1952 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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