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Yoshiyama Family History

Yoshiyama 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: Yoshihara, Yoshikawa, Nishiyama, Yoshinaga, Moriyama, Yoshida

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Where is the Yoshiyama family from?

You can see how Yoshiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Yoshiyama families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yoshiyama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yoshiyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoshiyama 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 156 census records available for the last name Yoshiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshiyama 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Yoshiyama. 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 115 military records available for the last name Yoshiyama. For the veterans among your Yoshiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshiyama lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yoshiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yoshiyama in 1958 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoshiyama 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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