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Uyemura Family History

Uyemura Surname Meaning

Japanese: variant of Uemura. The -ye spelling represents a pronunciation no longer used in modern Japanese.

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


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Where is the Uyemura family from?

You can see how Uyemura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uyemura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Uyemura families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Uyemura's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Uyemura families in 1920.
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What did your Uyemura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uyemura. 23% of Uyemura men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Uyemura women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Uyemura were Salesman and Farm Labor.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Uyemura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Uyemura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uyemura 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 Uyemura. 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 384 military records available for the last name Uyemura. For the veterans among your Uyemura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uyemura lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Uyemura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Uyemura in 1955 was 35, and 80 in 2003.

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