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Fukuda Family History

Fukuda Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 福田 ‘blessed rice paddy’ among other variants. This is a common placename and surname throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Branches of the Fujiwara Taira and other important families have taken the name.

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


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Where is the Fukuda family from?

You can see how Fukuda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fukuda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fukuda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 83 Fukuda families living in Hawaii. This was about 51% of all the recorded Fukuda's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Fukuda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fukuda 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 Fukuda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fukuda. 20% of Fukuda men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Fukuda women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fukuda were Salesman and Helper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • House Maid
    14%
  • Grocery Clerk
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fukuda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fukuda 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Fukuda. 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 Fukuda. For the veterans among your Fukuda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fukuda lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fukuda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fukuda in 1952 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fukuda 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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