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Yamayoshi Family History

Yamayoshi 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: Yamaguchi, Miyoshi, Yamauchi, Yamashiro, Takahashi, Yamaoka, Yamazaki

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Where is the Yamayoshi family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Yamayoshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamayoshi 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Yamayoshi. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yamayoshi. For the veterans among your Yamayoshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamayoshi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Yamayoshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yamayoshi in 1973 was 76, and 76 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamayoshi 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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