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Hiura Family History

Hiura 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: Miura, Hua, Mura, Mira, Dura, Figura, Riera, Cira, Gura, Hara

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Where is the Hiura family from?

You can see how Hiura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hiura families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hiura's in USA. California had the highest population of Hiura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Rand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiura. 60% of Hiura men worked as a Fruit Rand. .

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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

  • Fruit Rand
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Hiura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Hiura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiura 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Hiura. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hiura. For the veterans among your Hiura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiura lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hiura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hiura in 1955 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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