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Nishima Family History

Nishima Surname 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: Nishida, Shima, Teshima, Nishi, Ishida, Nishiyama, Nishimura

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Where is the Nishima family from?

You can see how Nishima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nishima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Nishima families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishima's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nishima families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Nishima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishima 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Nishima. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nishima. For the veterans among your Nishima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishima lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Nishima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nishima in 1980 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishima 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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