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Matsushima Family History

Matsushima Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 松島 ‘pine tree island’. It is found mainly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Matsushima family from?

You can see how Matsushima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsushima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Matsushima families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Matsushima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Matsushima families in 1920.
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What did your Matsushima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matsushima. 32% of Matsushima men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Matsushima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsushima 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matsushima. 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 245 military records available for the last name Matsushima. For the veterans among your Matsushima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsushima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Matsushima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matsushima in 1967 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsushima 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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