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Miyajima Family History

Miyajima 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: Miyahira, Miyahara, Miyata, Tajima, Miyashita, Miyagawa, Nakajima

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Where is the Miyajima family from?

You can see how Miyajima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyajima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Miyajima families living in Hawaii. This was about 83% of all the recorded Miyajima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Miyajima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyajima 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 Miyajima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miyajima. 100% of Miyajima women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Miyajima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Miyajima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyajima 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Miyajima. 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 25 military records available for the last name Miyajima. For the veterans among your Miyajima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyajima lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Miyajima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miyajima in 1970 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miyajima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miyajima 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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