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Yajima Family History

Yajima 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: Tajima, Kojima, Arima, Bajema, Baima, Azuma, Taira, Kamiya, Shima

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Where is the Yajima family from?

You can see how Yajima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yajima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yajima family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yajima's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Yajima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yajima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Yajima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yajima 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Yajima. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yajima. For the veterans among your Yajima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yajima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yajima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yajima in 1967 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yajima 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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