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Miyashima Family History

Miyashima 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: Miyashita, Miyahira, Miyashiro, Miyahara, Miyoshi, Nakashima

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Where is the Miyashima family from?

You can see how Miyashima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyashima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miyashima family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Miyashima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Miyashima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyashima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Miyashima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Miyashima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyashima 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Miyashima. 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 16 military records available for the last name Miyashima. For the veterans among your Miyashima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyashima lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Miyashima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Miyashima in 1993 was 45, and 65 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miyashima 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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