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Hiratsuka Family History

Hiratsuka 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, Hiraoka, Matsuda, Kraska, Hirota, Matsuoka, Otsuka, Hruska

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Where is the Hiratsuka family from?

You can see how Hiratsuka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiratsuka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hiratsuka families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hiratsuka's in USA. California had the highest population of Hiratsuka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiratsuka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiratsuka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiratsuka. 60% of Hiratsuka 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
    60%
  • Presser
    40%
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What Hiratsuka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hiratsuka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiratsuka 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Hiratsuka. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hiratsuka. For the veterans among your Hiratsuka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiratsuka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hiratsuka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiratsuka in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

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