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Hiranishi Family History

Hiranishi 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: Shiraishi, Nakanishi, Hornish, Higashi, Hanish, Harnish, Quraishi

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Where is the Hiranishi family from?

You can see how Hiranishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiranishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiranishi family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiranishi's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Hiranishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiranishi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiranishi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hiranishi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hiranishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiranishi 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hiranishi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiranishi. For the veterans among your Hiranishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiranishi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Hiranishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hiranishi in 1980 was 56, and 93 in 1988.

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