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Ishitani Family History

Ishitani Surname 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: Shintani, Ishii, Ishihara, Ishikawa, Ishibashi, Ishida, Schipani

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Where is the Ishitani family from?

You can see how Ishitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishitani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ishitani families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ishitani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ishitani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishitani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ishitani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ishitani. 100% of Ishitani women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ishitani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ishitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishitani 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Ishitani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Ishitani. For the veterans among your Ishitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishitani lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ishitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ishitani in 1961 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishitani 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.

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