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Yamashi Family History

Yamashi 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: Yamashiro, Hayashi, Yamashita, Yamauchi, Yamasaki, Tamasi, Amari

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Where is the Yamashi family from?

You can see how Yamashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamashi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamashi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Yamashi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamashi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Yamashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamashi 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yamashi. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yamashi. For the veterans among your Yamashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamashi 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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