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Hirotani Family History

Hirotani 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: Hirota, Romani, Virani, Hirata, Hirai, Hirons, Otani, Huotari, Hirano

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Where is the Hirotani family from?

You can see how Hirotani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirotani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hirotani families living in Hawaii. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hirotani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hirotani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirotani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hirotani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hirotani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirotani 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hirotani. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hirotani. For the veterans among your Hirotani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirotani lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Hirotani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hirotani in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirotani 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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