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Hirao Family History

Hirao 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: Hirai, Hirano, Hirko, Mira, Qiao, Rao, Miao, Virgo, Xiao, Jiao

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Where is the Hirao family from?

You can see how Hirao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hirao families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hirao's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hirao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirao 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 Hirao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirao. 100% of Hirao men worked as a Helper and 100% of Hirao women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Hirao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hirao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirao 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Hirao. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hirao. For the veterans among your Hirao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirao lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Hirao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hirao in 1959 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirao 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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