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Iyama Family History

Iyama 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: Oyama, Toyama, Sama, Imam, Rama, Lama, Koyama, Iwata, Aoyama, Inaba

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Where is the Iyama family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iyama. 100% of Iyama men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Iyama women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Iyama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Iyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iyama 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Iyama. 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 43 military records available for the last name Iyama. For the veterans among your Iyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iyama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Iyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Iyama in 1971 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iyama 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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