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Yoshiwara Family History

Yoshiwara 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: Yoshihara, Yoshikawa, Yoshimura, Yoshinaga, Ishihara, Yoshida

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Where is the Yoshiwara family from?

You can see how Yoshiwara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshiwara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yoshiwara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoshiwara's in USA. California had the highest population of Yoshiwara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoshiwara 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 Yoshiwara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoshiwara. 100% of Yoshiwara men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yoshiwara women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Yoshiwara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Yoshiwara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshiwara 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Yoshiwara. 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 75 military records available for the last name Yoshiwara. For the veterans among your Yoshiwara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshiwara lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yoshiwara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yoshiwara in 1964 was 63, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoshiwara 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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