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Fujinaka Family History

Fujinaka 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: Fujiwara, Fujioka, Fujikawa, Fukunaga, Fujita, Fujino, Muranaka

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Where is the Fujinaka family from?

You can see how Fujinaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fujinaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Fujinaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fujinaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Fujinaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fujinaka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fujinaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fujinaka. 55% of Fujinaka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fujinaka women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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What Fujinaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Fujinaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fujinaka 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Fujinaka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Fujinaka. For the veterans among your Fujinaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fujinaka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fujinaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fujinaka in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2003.

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