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Yamaichi Family History

Yamaichi Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yamauchi, Yamaguchi, Machi, Gamache, Adachi, Yamazaki, Yamasaki

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Where is the Yamaichi family from?

You can see how Yamaichi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamaichi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yamaichi families living in Hawaii. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yamaichi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yamaichi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamaichi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yamaichi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yamaichi. 100% of Yamaichi men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Yamaichi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Yamaichi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamaichi 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yamaichi. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yamaichi. For the veterans among your Yamaichi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamaichi lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1987, in the United States, Yamaichi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yamaichi in 1950 was 61, and 68 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamaichi 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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