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Hiraga Family History

Hiraga Name 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: Hirata, Haga, Hirota, Higa, Hirai, Fraga, Hiraoka, Hirano, Braga

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Where is the Hiraga family from?

You can see how Hiraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiraga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Hiraga families living in California. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hiraga's in USA. California had the highest population of Hiraga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiraga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiraga. 100% of Hiraga 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%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Hiraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiraga 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Hiraga. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hiraga. For the veterans among your Hiraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiraga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hiraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hiraga in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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