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Fujimoto Family History

Fujimoto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 藤本 ‘(one who lives) under the wisteria’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Bearers are descended from the Fujiwara clan and the name could simply mean ‘Fujiwara origin’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fujimoto family from?

You can see how Fujimoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fujimoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fujimoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 129 Fujimoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fujimoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Fujimoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fujimoto 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 Fujimoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fujimoto. 21% of Fujimoto men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Fujimoto women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fujimoto were Proprietor and Servant.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fujimoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fujimoto 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Fujimoto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fujimoto. For the veterans among your Fujimoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fujimoto lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fujimoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fujimoto in 1956 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fujimoto 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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