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Yanamura Family History

Yanamura 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: Yamamura, Nakamura, Kawamura, Tamura, Palamara, Vancura, Fanara

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Where is the Yanamura family from?

You can see how Yanamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanamura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yanamura families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanamura's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yanamura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanamura 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 Yanamura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanamura 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Yanamura. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yanamura. For the veterans among your Yanamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanamura lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Yanamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yanamura in 1966 was 69, and 46 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanamura 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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