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Yoshiwa Family History

Yoshiwa 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: Yoshida, Yoshino, Yoshikawa, Yoshioka, Oshita, Oshima, Joshua, Shima

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Where is the Yoshiwa family from?

You can see how Yoshiwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshiwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yoshiwa family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoshiwa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yoshiwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoshiwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yoshiwa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yoshiwa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Yoshiwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshiwa 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yoshiwa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yoshiwa. For the veterans among your Yoshiwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshiwa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Yoshiwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yoshiwa in 1967 was 88, and 86 in 2001.

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