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Nishimiya Family History

Nishimiya 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: Nishimura, Nishikawa, Nishiyama, Nishihara, Nishioka, Nishimoto

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Where is the Nishimiya family from?

You can see how Nishimiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishimiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nishimiya family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishimiya's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nishimiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishimiya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nishimiya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nishimiya. 100% of Nishimiya women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Nishimiya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Nishimiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishimiya 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Nishimiya. 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 9 military records available for the last name Nishimiya. For the veterans among your Nishimiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishimiya lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Nishimiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nishimiya in 1964 was 84, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nishimiya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishimiya 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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