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Nishiura Family History

Nishiura 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: Nishimura, Nishihara, Nishioka, Nishida, Ishihara, Fishburn, Nishi

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Where is the Nishiura family from?

You can see how Nishiura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishiura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nishiura families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishiura's in USA. California had the highest population of Nishiura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishiura 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 Nishiura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nishiura. 50% of Nishiura 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nishiura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Nishiura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishiura 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Nishiura. 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 76 military records available for the last name Nishiura. For the veterans among your Nishiura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishiura lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nishiura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nishiura in 1964 was 88, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nishiura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nishiura 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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