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Nishio Family History

Nishio Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 西尾 ‘western tail’ meaning the lower slope of a mountain.

It is the name of a family of daimyō (feudal lords) descended from the Kira family of the Seiwa Genji.

Found mostly along the eastern seaboard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nishio family from?

You can see how Nishio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nishio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Nishio families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nishio's in USA. California had the highest population of Nishio families in 1920.
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What did your Nishio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nishio. 42% of Nishio men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Nishio women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nishio were Coowner (clerk) and Clerk.

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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
    42%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Coowner (clerk)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Nishio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Nishio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishio. 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 175 military records available for the last name Nishio. For the veterans among your Nishio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nishio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nishio in 1964 was 91, and 89 in 2004.

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