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Maeshima Family History

Maeshima 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: Teshima, Hashim, Shima, Takeshita, Messina, Manship, Macchia

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Where is the Maeshima family from?

You can see how Maeshima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeshima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maeshima families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeshima's in USA. California had the highest population of Maeshima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeshima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maeshima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Maeshima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeshima 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Maeshima. 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 20 military records available for the last name Maeshima. For the veterans among your Maeshima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeshima lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Maeshima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maeshima in 1981 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeshima 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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