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Miyai Family History

Miyai 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: Miya, Miyake, Mira, Minas, Miao, Sinai, Iwai, Milan, Milas, Imai

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Where is the Miyai family from?

You can see how Miyai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miyai family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Miyai's in USA. California had the highest population of Miyai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyai 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 Miyai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Operator and Owner Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miyai. 100% of Miyai men worked as an Owner Operator and 100% of Miyai women worked as an Owner Operator.

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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

  • Owner Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner Operator
    100%

What Miyai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Miyai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyai 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Miyai. 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 52 military records available for the last name Miyai. For the veterans among your Miyai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Miyai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Miyai in 1972 was 94, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miyai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miyai 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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