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Kanemura Family History

Kanemura 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: Kawamura, Tamura, Kamara, Yamamura, Manera, Uemura, Kimura, Nakamura

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Where is the Kanemura family from?

You can see how Kanemura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanemura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kanemura families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanemura's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanemura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanemura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanemura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanemura. 50% of Kanemura men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kanemura women worked as a 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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Kanemura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kanemura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanemura 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Kanemura. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kanemura. For the veterans among your Kanemura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanemura lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kanemura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kanemura in 1974 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanemura 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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