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Nishihara Name Meaning

Japanese: written 西原 ‘western plain’. It is mainly found in western Japan and the island of Okinawa where it is also pronounced Nishibaru. Some bearers have Minamoto or Fujiwara origins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ishihara, Nishiyama, Nishimura, Nishikawa, Nishioka, Nishida

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Where is the Nishihara family from?

You can see how Nishihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishihara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nishihara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nishihara family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishihara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nishihara families in 1911.
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What did your Nishihara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nishihara. 50% of Nishihara men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Nishihara women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nishihara were Waitercafe and Housemaid. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Waitercafe
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Dressmaker
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housemaid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Nishihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishihara 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishihara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 309 military records available for the last name Nishihara. For the veterans among your Nishihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishihara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nishihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nishihara in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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