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Kishi Family History

Kishi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 岸 ‘shore’ a topographic name found throughout Japan. An older phonetic rendering 吉志 is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.

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


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Where is the Kishi family from?

You can see how Kishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kishi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kishi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kishi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kishi families in 1911.
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What did your Kishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Shipwright was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kishi. 100% of Kishi men worked as a Shipwright.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Shipwright
    100%

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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Kishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kishi. 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 484 military records available for the last name Kishi. For the veterans among your Kishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kishi in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kishi 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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