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Nishino Family History

Nishino 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: Yoshino, Hoshino, Nishi, Nishida, Ishii, Chino, Nino, Shin, Nissen

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Where is the Nishino family from?

You can see how Nishino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishino family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nishino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Nishino families living in California. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nishino's in USA. California had the highest population of Nishino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishino 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 Nishino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nishino. 45% of Nishino men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Nishino women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    45%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Nishino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Nishino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishino 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishino. 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 224 military records available for the last name Nishino. For the veterans among your Nishino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishino lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Nishino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nishino in 1957 was 39, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nishino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishino 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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