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Nojiri Family History

Nojiri 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: Nori, Noori, Nouri, Mori, Nohr, Noser, Nord, Norris, Hariri, Nair

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Where is the Nojiri family from?

You can see how Nojiri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nojiri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nojiri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nojiri families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nojiri's in USA. California had the highest population of Nojiri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nojiri 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 Nojiri ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Nojiri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Nojiri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nojiri 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Nojiri. 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 93 military records available for the last name Nojiri. For the veterans among your Nojiri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nojiri lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Nojiri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nojiri in 1974 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nojiri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nojiri 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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