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Nakaya Family History

Nakaya Surname Meaning

Japanese: alternate reading in eastern Japan of Nakatani.

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


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Where is the Nakaya family from?

You can see how Nakaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakaya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nakaya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nakaya families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nakaya's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nakaya families in 1920.
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What did your Nakaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nakaya. 40% of Nakaya men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nakaya women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nakaya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Nakaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakaya 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Nakaya. 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 132 military records available for the last name Nakaya. For the veterans among your Nakaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakaya lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Nakaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nakaya in 1967 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nakaya 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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