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Mitsui Family History

Mitsui Surname Meaning

Japanese: found throughout Japan and most commonly written 三井 ‘three wells’.

However, there are about a dozen less common local variations.

Some of these variations are written phonetically.

This reflects the diversity of the Japanese language.

Local dialects and preferences contribute to the differences in writing.

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


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Where is the Mitsui family from?

You can see how Mitsui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitsui family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mitsui families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mitsui's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Mitsui families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mitsui 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 Mitsui ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mitsui. 72% of Mitsui men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mitsui women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Cook
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mitsui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Mitsui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mitsui 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 Mitsui. 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 125 military records available for the last name Mitsui. For the veterans among your Mitsui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitsui lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mitsui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mitsui in 1969 was 82, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mitsui 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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