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Higashihara Family History

Higashihara 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: Ishihara, Nishihara, Yoshihara, Higashi, Ashikaga, Miyahara, Ishikawa

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Where is the Higashihara family from?

You can see how Higashihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Higashihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Higashihara families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Higashihara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Higashihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Higashihara 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 Higashihara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Higashihara. 100% of Higashihara women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Higashihara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Higashihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Higashihara 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Higashihara. 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 46 military records available for the last name Higashihara. For the veterans among your Higashihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Higashihara lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Higashihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Higashihara in 1972 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Higashihara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Higashihara 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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