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Sugimura Family History

Sugimura 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: Sugihara, Fujimura, Sugawara, Sugiyama, Uemura, Kimura, Sugimoto

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Where is the Sugimura family from?

You can see how Sugimura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sugimura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Sugimura families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sugimura's in USA. California had the highest population of Sugimura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sugimura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sugimura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sugimura. 100% of Sugimura men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sugimura women worked as a Maid. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Sugimura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Sugimura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sugimura 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Sugimura. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sugimura. For the veterans among your Sugimura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sugimura lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sugimura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sugimura in 1963 was 88, and 86 in 2003.

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