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Fukami Family History

Fukami 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: Fukui, Funai, Mikami, Aukamp, Mukai, Funari, Kamp, Kai, Kam, Sakai

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Where is the Fukami family from?

You can see how Fukami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fukami family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fukami families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fukami families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fukami's in USA. California had the highest population of Fukami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fukami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fukami ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Fukami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fukami 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Fukami. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fukami. For the veterans among your Fukami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fukami lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fukami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fukami in 1967 was 81, and 69 in 2002.

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