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Kishimoto Name Meaning

Japanese: written 岸本 ‘(one who lives) near the shore’. It is found mostly in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


Similar surnames: Nishimoto, Ishimoto, Hashimoto, Sugimoto, Fujimoto, Kimoto, Shimamoto

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Where is the Kishimoto family from?

You can see how Kishimoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kishimoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kishimoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kishimoto families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kishimoto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kishimoto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kishimoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kishimoto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Kishimoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kishimoto 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kishimoto. 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 194 military records available for the last name Kishimoto. For the veterans among your Kishimoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kishimoto lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kishimoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kishimoto in 1966 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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