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Yoshida Family History

Yoshida Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 吉田 ‘lucky (or good) rice paddy’ from a common placename.

The surname is variously written; it is very common throughout Japan especially in the west and the Ryūkyū Islands.

Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

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


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Where is the Yoshida family from?

You can see how Yoshida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yoshida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 143 Yoshida families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Yoshida's in USA. California had the highest population of Yoshida families in 1920.
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What did your Yoshida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoshida. 20% of Yoshida men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Yoshida women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoshida were Proprietor and Helper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Helper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Yoshida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshida 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Yoshida. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Yoshida. For the veterans among your Yoshida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshida lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yoshida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yoshida in 1954 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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