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Hiranaka Family History

Hiranaka 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: Hironaka, Hiraoka, Hirayama, Muranaka, Hatanaka, Miranda, Granata

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Where is the Hiranaka family from?

You can see how Hiranaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiranaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hiranaka families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiranaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hiranaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiranaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiranaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiranaka. 67% of Hiranaka men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Hiranaka women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiranaka were Helper and Barber. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Barber
    40%
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What Hiranaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Hiranaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiranaka 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hiranaka. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hiranaka. For the veterans among your Hiranaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiranaka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hiranaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hiranaka in 1970 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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