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Yoshinaka Family History

Yoshinaka 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: Yoshinaga, Yoshihara, Yoshikawa, Yoshioka, Yoshino, Yoshida

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Where is the Yoshinaka family from?

You can see how Yoshinaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshinaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yoshinaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yoshinaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yoshinaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoshinaka 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 Yoshinaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoshinaka. 100% of Yoshinaka women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Yoshinaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Yoshinaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshinaka 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Yoshinaka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yoshinaka. For the veterans among your Yoshinaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshinaka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yoshinaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yoshinaka in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoshinaka 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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