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Nishitani Family History

Nishitani 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: Nishikawa, Nishiyama, Shintani, Nishihara, Nishida, Ishii, Nikitas

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Where is the Nishitani family from?

You can see how Nishitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishitani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nishitani families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nishitani's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Nishitani families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Nishitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishitani 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Nishitani. 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 Nishitani. For the veterans among your Nishitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishitani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nishitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nishitani in 1964 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishitani 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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