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Ishiyama Family History

Ishiyama 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: Nishiyama, Ishihara, Ishikawa, Uchiyama, Ashikaga, Shima, Moriyama

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Where is the Ishiyama family from?

You can see how Ishiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ishiyama families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ishiyama's in USA. California had the highest population of Ishiyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishiyama 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 108 census records available for the last name Ishiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishiyama 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Ishiyama. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ishiyama. For the veterans among your Ishiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishiyama lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ishiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ishiyama in 1964 was 64, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishiyama 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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