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Miyagi Family History

Miyagi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 宮城 ‘shrine castle’. It is probably taken from a district in Rikuzen (now Miyagi prefecture).

The same characters are also sometimes pronounced Miyashiro.

Another version is 宮木 ‘shrine tree’ found both in Okinawa and eastern Japan.

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


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Where is the Miyagi family from?

You can see how Miyagi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyagi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Miyagi families living in Hawaii. This was about 47% of all the recorded Miyagi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Miyagi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyagi 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 Miyagi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Miyagi. 100% of Miyagi 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Miyagi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyagi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Miyagi. 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 176 military records available for the last name Miyagi. For the veterans among your Miyagi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyagi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Miyagi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Miyagi in 1954 was 36, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miyagi 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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