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Nakajima Family History

Nakajima Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 中島 ‘middle island’; a more common pronunciation is Nakashima.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nakajima family from?

You can see how Nakajima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakajima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakajima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nakajima families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nakajima's in USA. California had the highest population of Nakajima families in 1920.
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What did your Nakajima ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Nakajima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakajima 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nakajima. 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 80 military records available for the last name Nakajima. For the veterans among your Nakajima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakajima lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nakajima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nakajima in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakajima 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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