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Yamashige Family History

Yamashige 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: Yamashiro, Yamashita, Hampshire, Tamashiro, Lampshire, Ramage

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Where is the Yamashige family from?

You can see how Yamashige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamashige family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamashige families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yamashige's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yamashige families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamashige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yamashige ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Yamashige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Yamashige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamashige 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Yamashige. 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 29 military records available for the last name Yamashige. For the veterans among your Yamashige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamashige lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yamashige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yamashige in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yamashige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamashige 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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