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Ishima Family History

Ishima 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: Shima, Ishida, Oshima, Ishii, Shim, Teshima, Sima, Isham, Shiba

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Where is the Ishima family from?

You can see how Ishima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ishima families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ishima's in USA. California had the highest population of Ishima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishima 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 Ishima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ishima. 34% of Ishima men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager Janitor
    34%

What Ishima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ishima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishima 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ishima. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ishima. For the veterans among your Ishima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Ishima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ishima in 1963 was 42, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ishima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishima 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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