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Yamashito Family History

Yamashito 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, Yamashita, Tamashiro, Yamamoto, Yoshino, Hampshire

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Where is the Yamashito family from?

You can see how Yamashito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamashito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yamashito family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yamashito's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Yamashito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamashito 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 78 census records available for the last name Yamashito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamashito 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Yamashito. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yamashito. For the veterans among your Yamashito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamashito lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Yamashito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Yamashito in 1976 was 83, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamashito 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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