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Sugihara Family History

Sugihara Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 杉原 ‘cedar plain’. It is found mostly in western Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands.

A noble family of Taira origin bore the name but became extinct in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Sugihara family from?

You can see how Sugihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sugihara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sugihara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sugihara families living in Hawaii. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sugihara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sugihara families in 1920.
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What did your Sugihara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sugihara. 25% of Sugihara men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Sugihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sugihara 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 Sugihara. 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 229 military records available for the last name Sugihara. For the veterans among your Sugihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sugihara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sugihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sugihara in 1966 was 83, and 58 in 2004.

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