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Koyama Family History

Koyama Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 小山 ‘small mountain’. Another common pronunciation is Oyama; both are found throughout Japan as are several locations by this name.

Many descend from Fujiwara no Hidesato (10th century) of the northern branch of the Fujiwara clan.

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


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You can see how Koyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koyama family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Koyama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Koyama families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Koyama's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Koyama families in 1911.
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What did your Koyama ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Koyama. 59% of Koyama men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cook
    17%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 631 military records available for the last name Koyama. For the veterans among your Koyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koyama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Koyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koyama in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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