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Hishikawa Family History

Hishikawa 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: Ishikawa, Nishikawa, Yoshikawa, Ichikawa, Ashikaga, Ishihara

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Where is the Hishikawa family from?

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

What Hishikawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hishikawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hishikawa 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 Hishikawa. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hishikawa. For the veterans among your Hishikawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hishikawa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Hishikawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hishikawa in 1969 was 80, and 86 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hishikawa 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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