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Nishiki Family History

Nishiki 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: Ishii, Nishi, Nishioka, Nishida, Saiki, Mishkin, Onishi, Nishikawa

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Where is the Nishiki family from?

You can see how Nishiki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishiki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nishiki families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nishiki's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Nishiki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishiki 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 Nishiki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nishiki. 100% of Nishiki men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Nishiki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Nishiki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishiki 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Nishiki. 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 Nishiki. For the veterans among your Nishiki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishiki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nishiki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nishiki in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nishiki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishiki 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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