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Nishihama Family History

Nishihama 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: Nishiyama, Nishihara, Ishihara, Nishikawa, Yoshihara, Ishikawa

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Where is the Nishihama family from?

You can see how Nishihama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishihama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nishihama family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishihama's in USA. California had the highest population of Nishihama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishihama 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 Nishihama ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Nishihama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Nishihama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishihama 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Nishihama. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nishihama. For the veterans among your Nishihama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishihama lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Nishihama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nishihama in 1966 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishihama 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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