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Nimura Family History

Nimura 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: Kimura, Nomura, Mura, Tamura, Figura, Miura, Uemura, Omura, Nikula

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Where is the Nimura family from?

You can see how Nimura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimura family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nimura families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Nimura family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimura's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nimura families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimura 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 Nimura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nimura. 100% of Nimura men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nimura women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Nimura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Nimura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimura 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Nimura. 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 63 military records available for the last name Nimura. For the veterans among your Nimura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimura lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Nimura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nimura in 1974 was 53, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nimura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimura 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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