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Akiyama Family History

Akiyama Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 秋山 ‘autumn mountain’. This name is found mostly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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You can see how Akiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akiyama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Akiyama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Akiyama families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Akiyama's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Akiyama families in 1911.
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What did your Akiyama ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Akiyama. 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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There are 773 military records available for the last name Akiyama. For the veterans among your Akiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akiyama lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Akiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Akiyama in 1956 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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