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Tsuji Family History

Tsuji Name Meaning

Japanese: written 辻 ‘crossroad’ or phonetically 十字. It is found mostly in western Japan. Some bearers are of samurai origin particularly descendants of a daimyō family (feudal lords) of Aki (now part of Hiroshima prefecture).

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


Similar surnames: Tsuda, Usui, Otsuka, Tanji, Sui, Cui, Matsui, Shoji, Hui, Tur

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Where is the Tsuji family from?

You can see how Tsuji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tsuji family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tsuji families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Tsuji families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tsuji's in USA. California had the highest population of Tsuji families in 1920.
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What did your Tsuji ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tsuji. 35% of Tsuji men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tsuji women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tsuji were Proprietor and Sack Mender. .

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Sack Mender
    50%
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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Tsuji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tsuji 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Tsuji. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 526 military records available for the last name Tsuji. For the veterans among your Tsuji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tsuji lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tsuji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tsuji in 1955 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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