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Najima Family History

Najima 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: Tajima, Kojima, Arima, Nakama, Navia, Naim, Najera, Naiman, Nakajima

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Where is the Najima family from?

You can see how Najima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Najima families living in Hawaii. This was about 80% of all the recorded Najima's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Najima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Najima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Najima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najima 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Najima. 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 39 military records available for the last name Najima. For the veterans among your Najima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najima lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Najima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Najima in 1970 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Najima 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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