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Yanagida Family History

Yanagida 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: Yanagi, Anania, Yamagata, Yamada, Canida, Canada, Hanania, Yagoda

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Where is the Yanagida family from?

You can see how Yanagida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanagida family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yanagida families living in Hawaii. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yanagida's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yanagida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanagida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yanagida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanagida. 72% of Yanagida men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Yanagida women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yanagida were Farmer and 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Yanagida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanagida 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Yanagida. 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 50 military records available for the last name Yanagida. For the veterans among your Yanagida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanagida lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yanagida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yanagida in 1967 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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