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Nakaima Family History

Nakaima Name 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: Nakama, Nakajima, Nakata, Nakashima, Nakayama, Nakai, Nakada

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What did your Nakaima ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nakaima ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Nakaima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakaima 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nakaima. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Nakaima. For the veterans among your Nakaima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakaima lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nakaima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nakaima in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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