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Nichihara Family History

Nichihara 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: Nishihara, Ishihara, Yoshihara, Chiara, Ichikawa, Nishikawa

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Where is the Nichihara family from?

You can see how Nichihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nichihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nichihara families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nichihara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nichihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nichihara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Nichihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nichihara 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nichihara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nichihara. For the veterans among your Nichihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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