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Hiraoka Family History

Hiraoka Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 平岡 ‘peaceful hill’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Some bearers of the name descend from the Kudō (see Kudo) branch of the southern Fujiwara.

Others come from the Mizoguchi branch of the Minamoto.

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


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Where is the Hiraoka family from?

You can see how Hiraoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiraoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Hiraoka families living in Hawaii. This was about 74% of all the recorded Hiraoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hiraoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiraoka 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 Hiraoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiraoka. 34% of Hiraoka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hiraoka women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiraoka were Machinist and Wash Women.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Wash Women
    34%

What Hiraoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Hiraoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiraoka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hiraoka. 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 230 military records available for the last name Hiraoka. For the veterans among your Hiraoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiraoka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hiraoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hiraoka in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiraoka 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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