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Yoshina Family History

Yoshina 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: Yoshino, Yoshida, Hoshino, Yoshioka, Oshita, Oshima, Yoshinaga

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Where is the Yoshina family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoshina. 37% of Yoshina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yoshina women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Dentist
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Stable Boy
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yoshina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Yoshina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshina 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Yoshina. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yoshina. For the veterans among your Yoshina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Yoshina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yoshina in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoshina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoshina 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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