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Hirase Family History

Hirase 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: Hirose, Hase, Rase, Hirata, Hirai, Irace, Hirst, Hirano, Horace

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Where is the Hirase family from?

You can see how Hirase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hirase family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hirase's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Hirase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirase ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hirase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirase 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Hirase. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hirase. For the veterans among your Hirase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirase lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hirase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hirase in 1962 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

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