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Yamakami Family History

Yamakami 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: Kawakami, Yamazaki, Yamakawa, Yamasaki, Yamagata, Tamaki, Yamaoka

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Where is the Yamakami family from?

You can see how Yamakami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamakami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamakami families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamakami's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yamakami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamakami 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 66 census records available for the last name Yamakami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamakami 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Yamakami. 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 19 military records available for the last name Yamakami. For the veterans among your Yamakami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamakami lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Yamakami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yamakami in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamakami 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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