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Oichi Family History

Oichi 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: Ouchi, Oishi, Chi, Rich, Licht, Ochs, Pich, Picchi, Machi, Eich

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Where is the Oichi family from?

You can see how Oichi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oichi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oichi families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Oichi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Oichi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oichi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oichi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oichi. 100% of Oichi 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 63 census records available for the last name Oichi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oichi 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oichi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oichi. For the veterans among your Oichi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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