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Fujita Family History

Fujita Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 藤田 ‘wisteria rice paddy’. This is a common placename and surname in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Some bearers descend from the Taira clan, others from the northern Fujiwara.

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


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Where is the Fujita family from?

You can see how Fujita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fujita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fujita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 58 Fujita families living in Hawaii. This was about 46% of all the recorded Fujita's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Fujita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fujita 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 Fujita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fujita. 20% of Fujita men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fujita women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fujita were Gardener and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Fujita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fujita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fujita 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 Fujita. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fujita. For the veterans among your Fujita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fujita lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fujita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fujita in 1941 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fujita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fujita 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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