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Nishimi Family History

Nishimi 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, Nishida, Nissim, Hashim, Shima, Shim, Niemi, Teshima

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Where is the Nishimi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishimi 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 Nishimi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nishimi. 100% of Nishimi women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Nishimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishimi 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Nishimi. 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 37 military records available for the last name Nishimi. For the veterans among your Nishimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishimi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Nishimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nishimi in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishimi 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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