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Kamiyama Family History

Kamiyama 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: Kamiya, Katayama, Akiyama, Moriyama, Kamara, Sugiyama, Maruyama

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Where is the Kamiyama family from?

You can see how Kamiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kamiyama families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kamiyama's in USA. California had the highest population of Kamiyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamiyama 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 Kamiyama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamiyama. 50% of Kamiyama men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kamiyama women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kamiyama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Kamiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamiyama 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Kamiyama. 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 Kamiyama. For the veterans among your Kamiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamiyama lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kamiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kamiyama in 1966 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamiyama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamiyama 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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