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Yamanishi Family History

Yamanishi 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: Nakanishi, Yamaguchi, Yamauchi, Yanish, Yamashiro, Kaminski, Manis

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Where is the Yamanishi family from?

You can see how Yamanishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamanishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yamanishi families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Yamanishi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yamanishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamanishi 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 81 census records available for the last name Yamanishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamanishi 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Yamanishi. 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 95 military records available for the last name Yamanishi. For the veterans among your Yamanishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamanishi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Yamanishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yamanishi in 1955 was 53, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yamanishi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamanishi 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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