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Kirihara Family History

Kirihara 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: Kurihara, Kirkhart, Kihara, Kuwahara, Kirkham, Miyahara, Ishihara

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Where is the Kirihara family from?

You can see how Kirihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kirihara families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirihara's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirihara 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 Kirihara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirihara. 60% of Kirihara men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kirihara women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kirihara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Kirihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirihara 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Kirihara. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kirihara. For the veterans among your Kirihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirihara lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kirihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kirihara in 1965 was 90, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirihara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirihara 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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