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Yamashiroya Family History

Yamashiroya 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: Yamashiro, Yamashita, Tamashiro, Hampshire, Yamamura, Yamaoka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamashiroya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yamashiroya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yamashiroya. 100% of Yamashiroya 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Yamashiroya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamashiroya 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Yamashiroya. 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 35 military records available for the last name Yamashiroya. For the veterans among your Yamashiroya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamashiroya lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Yamashiroya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yamashiroya in 1981 was 97, and 90 in 2002.

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