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Nomura Family History

Nomura Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 野村 ‘village in the field’ a common placename. The surname is mainly found in western Japan and the island of Okinawa.

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


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You can see how Nomura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nomura family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nomura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Nomura families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Nomura's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nomura families in 1911.
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What did your Nomura ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nomura. 100% of Nomura men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nomura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nomura 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Nomura. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nomura. For the veterans among your Nomura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nomura lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Nomura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nomura in 1958 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nomura 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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