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Fuji Family History

Fuji Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fujii, Ji, Fu, Fuse, Fei, Rudi, Sui, Muni, Suri, Fukui

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Where is the Fuji family from?

You can see how Fuji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Fuji families living in Hawaii. This was about 77% of all the recorded Fuji's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Fuji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuji surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fuji ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuji. 22% of Fuji men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Fuji women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuji were Yardman and Waitress.

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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

  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Fisherman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Yardman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Fuji family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Fuji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuji 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Fuji. 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 516 military records available for the last name Fuji. For the veterans among your Fuji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuji lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fuji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fuji in 1966 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuji

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuji ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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