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Maeshiro Family History

Maeshiro 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: Tashiro, Kaneshiro, Yamashiro, Massaro, Mastro, Manship, Cheshire

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Where is the Maeshiro family from?

You can see how Maeshiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeshiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Maeshiro families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeshiro's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Maeshiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeshiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maeshiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maeshiro. 67% of Maeshiro 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Agriculture Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Maeshiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeshiro 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Maeshiro. 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 28 military records available for the last name Maeshiro. For the veterans among your Maeshiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeshiro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Maeshiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maeshiro in 1966 was 46, and 65 in 2003.

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