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Ushijima Family History

Ushijima Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 牛島 ‘ox island’. It is found in western Japan; it originated in Hizen (now Nagasaki-ken).

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


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Where is the Ushijima family from?

You can see how Ushijima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ushijima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Ushijima families living in Hawaii. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ushijima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ushijima families in 1920.
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What did your Ushijima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ushijima. 24% of Ushijima men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ushijima women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ushijima were Matress Maker and Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Matress Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Ushijima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Ushijima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ushijima 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Ushijima. 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 163 military records available for the last name Ushijima. For the veterans among your Ushijima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ushijima lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ushijima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ushijima in 1965 was 79, and 46 in 2004.

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