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Nabeshima Family History

Nabeshima 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: Nakashima, Takeshita, Teshima, Takashima, Kawashima, Hashim, Shima

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Where is the Nabeshima family from?

You can see how Nabeshima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nabeshima family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Nabeshima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nabeshima families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nabeshima's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Nabeshima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nabeshima 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 Nabeshima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Cosmetologist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nabeshima. 100% of Nabeshima men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Nabeshima women worked as a Cosmetologist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cosmetologist
    100%

What Nabeshima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Nabeshima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nabeshima 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Nabeshima. 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 59 military records available for the last name Nabeshima. For the veterans among your Nabeshima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nabeshima lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Nabeshima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nabeshima in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nabeshima 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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