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Nishi Name Meaning

Japanese: ‘west’; mostly found in the islands of Kyushu, where two samurai families were based, and Okinawa. In some cases, the name may be a shortened form of other names beginning with Nishi-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Oishi, Onishi, Kishi, Ishii, Konishi, Nishida, Imai, Nish, Risi, Nii

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Nishi Family Origin

Where is the Nishi family from?

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You can see how Nishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nishi families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Nishi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nishi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nishi Family Occupations

What did your Nishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Parlour Maid was the top reported job for people in the UK named Nishi.

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Parlour Maid
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Nishi Historical Records

What Nishi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishi. 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 Card

There are 965 military records available for the last name Nishi. For the veterans among your Nishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nishi Life Expectancy

What is the average Nishi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nishi in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishi 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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