Hirashima Family History

Hirashima Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hashim, Nakashima, Takashima, Hirayama, Hayashida, Higashi, Miyashita, Hirshman, Kawashima, Shima

1,000 record(s) for Hirashima

561	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
140	Military Records
689	Immigration Records
350	Census and Voter Lists
45	Member Trees

Where is the Hirashima family from?

You can see how Hirashima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirashima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hirashima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Hirashima families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hirashima's in USA. California had the highest population of Hirashima families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirashima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirashima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirashima. 43% of Hirashima men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Hirashima women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hirashima were Gardener and Housekeeper.

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

Carpenter

43%

New worker

29%

Gardener

29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Laborer

34%

Practical nurse

23%

House maid

23%

Housekeeper

23%

What Hirashima family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 350 census records available for the last name Hirashima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirashima census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 689 immigration records available for the last name Hirashima. 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.

Military Records

There are 140 military records available for the last name Hirashima. For the veterans among your Hirashima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hirashima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hirashima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hirashima in 1967 was 87, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirashima ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.