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Nishie Family History

Nishie 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: Nishi, Ishii, Onishi, Oishi, Ishee, Nish, Kishi, Richie, Mishoe

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Where is the Nishie family from?

You can see how Nishie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nishie families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishie's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nishie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishie 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 Nishie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cane Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nishie. 50% of Nishie men worked as a Cane Loader.

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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

  • Cane Loader
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nishie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Nishie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishie 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Nishie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nishie. For the veterans among your Nishie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Nishie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nishie in 1972 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nishie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishie 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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