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Mishima Family History

Mishima 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, Teshima, Ishida, Oshima, Nishida, Mishra, Ishii, Hashim, Shim

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Where is the Mishima family from?

You can see how Mishima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mishima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Mishima families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mishima's in USA. California had the highest population of Mishima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mishima 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 Mishima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mishima. 50% of Mishima men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Mishima women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mishima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Mishima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mishima 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mishima. 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 130 military records available for the last name Mishima. For the veterans among your Mishima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mishima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mishima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mishima in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mishima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mishima 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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