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Kunishima Family History

Kunishima 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: Kinoshita, Konishi, Fukushima, Nishida, Kawashima, Shima, Kurihara

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Where is the Kunishima family from?

You can see how Kunishima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunishima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kunishima families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunishima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kunishima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunishima 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 Kunishima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kunishima. 100% of Kunishima men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Kunishima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kunishima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunishima 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kunishima. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kunishima. For the veterans among your Kunishima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunishima lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kunishima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kunishima in 1966 was 89, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunishima 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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