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Nagashima Family History

Nagashima Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 長島 or 永島 ‘long island’; both are found in eastern Japan. The surname comes from a placename in Shimotsuke (now Tochigi-ken).

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


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Where is the Nagashima family from?

You can see how Nagashima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagashima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Nagashima families living in California. This was about 54% of all the recorded Nagashima's in USA. California had the highest population of Nagashima families in 1920.
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What did your Nagashima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagashima. 50% of Nagashima men worked as a Farmer Partner.

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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

  • Farmer Partner
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Nagashima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagashima 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 Nagashima. 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 88 military records available for the last name Nagashima. For the veterans among your Nagashima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagashima lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nagashima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nagashima in 1962 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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