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Wakabayashi Family History

Wakabayashi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 若林 ‘young forest’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan.

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


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Where is the Wakabayashi family from?

You can see how Wakabayashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakabayashi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wakabayashi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wakabayashi families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wakabayashi's in USA. California had the highest population of Wakabayashi families in 1920.
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What did your Wakabayashi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wakabayashi. 36% of Wakabayashi men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    36%
  • Mill Hand
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Fisherman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Wakabayashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakabayashi 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

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Wakabayashi. For the veterans among your Wakabayashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakabayashi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wakabayashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wakabayashi in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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